World's Largest Catsup Bottle Explained

I got a chance to visit with Judy & Mike at the World's Largest Catsup Bottle in Collinsville, Il to learn all about this history of this thing, why & how it was built, & the restoration process.
The World's Largest Catsup Bottle® stands proudly next to Route 159, just south of downtown Collinsville, Illinois. This unique 170 ft. tall water tower was built in 1949 by the W.E. Caldwell Company for the G.S. Suppiger catsup bottling plant - bottlers of Brooks old original rich & tangy catsup.
In 1995, due to the efforts of the Catsup Bottle Preservation Group, this landmark roadside attraction was saved from demolition and beautifully restored to its original appearance.
Recognized the world over as an excellent example of 20th century roadside Americana, the World's Largest Catsup Bottle regularly garners national attention and attracts visitors and tourists every day.
In August of 2002 it was named to the National Register of Historic Places.
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[@genav5183]

I drive past this Ketchup Bottle almost every day because Collinsville JUST SO HAPPENS to be my local area. Isn't that cool?

[@travisderose]

Awesome!

[@artmcfarter2678]

They should actually fill it with ketchup, attach long dispenser hoses, and have a huge hot dog stand underneath it.

[@travisderose]

Agreed