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Story Subject Category: Villa Grove
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Nestled along the bluffs of the Mississippi River, Collinsville, Ill., is home to the world’s largest catsup bottle. The bottle, formerly a water tower for a local catsup bottling plant, had become a bit of an eyesore by the late 1990s. The company that owned it was reluctant to do upkeep and maintenance. By 1993, the plant and the bottle were up for sale. After a community outcry, the town saved the famous bottle.
Segment duration: 05:03
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Producer: Virginia Steffen
This segment is filed in these categories: Historical Landmarks • Illinois Culture/History • Collinsville • Villa Grove
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Segment duration: 07:44
Producer: Jeff Cunningham
This segment is filed in these categories: Food/Restaurants • Villa Grove
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