[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 155 (2009), Part 13]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 17479]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




      60TH ANNIVERSARY OF BROOKS CATSUP BOTTLE IN COLLINSVILLE, IL

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                           HON. JOHN SHIMKUS

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, July 10, 2009

  Mr. SHIMKUS. Madam Speaker, I rise today to mark the 60th anniversary 
of the landmark Brooks Catsup Bottle in Collinsville, IL--widely 
regarded as ``The World's Largest Catsup Bottle.''
  According to the landmark's official website, catsupbottle.com, The 
World's Largest Catsup Bottle' stands proudly next to 
Illinois Route 159, just south of downtown Collinsville. This unique 
170-foot-tall water tower was built in 1949 by 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 famous 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 garners national 
attention and attracts visitors and tourists every day.
  In August of 2002, ``The World's Largest Catsup Bottle'' was named to 
the National Register of Historic Places.
  I would like to commend those who maintain this historic landmark and 
wish them continued success.

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