Skip to main content

Search the middle of everything...

Shedd Aquarium

Brooks Catsup Bottle Water Tower

800 S. Morrison, , IL 62234

Public Art

Largest water tower in the world in the shape of Brooks Catsup Bottle off of Historic Route 66.

At 170-feet tall, the largest water tower in the world is the Brooks Catsup Bottle in Collinsville. It was built in 1949 to supply water to the catsup plant below. The water tower was refurbished by the request of the Catsup Bottle Preservation Society. Now it is a beautiful, historic attraction off Route 66 and is known worldwide.

How to find us?

Back to Listings

What's happening nearby...

Batavia Farmers Market

Downtown Batavia •  May 17 – Oct 25 @ 8AM

Shop the Batavia Farmers’ Market every Saturday, May 17–Oct 25, 8am–12pm on North River Street. Enjoy 50+ curated vendors with local produce, baked goods, plants, honey,…

Read more about Batavia Farmers Market

BatFest

Peg Bond Center Performing Arts Pavillion •  Oct 25 @ 10AM

Celebrate Halloween at BatFest in downtown Batavia! Enjoy trick-or-treating, costume contests for all ages (and pets), live performances, a community parade, games, local vendors, and festive…

Read more about BatFest

Byron Chamber ChiliFest

Downtown Byron, IL •  Oct 25 @ 11AM

Sample Byron chili, enjoy live music, and family activities at ChiliFest in downtown Byron, Sat., Oct. 25.

Read more about Byron Chamber ChiliFest

You might also be interested...

Barn Quilts of Dewitt County

Clinton

Read more about Barn Quilts of Dewitt County

Madison County Historical Society

Edwardsville

Opening Doors to Madison County History since 1836.

Read more about Madison County Historical Society

Illinois Lincoln Highway Interpretive Mural - Lynwood

Lynwood

The Illinois Lincoln Highway Coalition has produced 35 Interpretive Murals along this National Scenic Byway and its corridor in northern Illinois. These depict the history, heritage…

Read more about Illinois Lincoln Highway Interpretive Mural - Lynwood

Subscribe to Our Newsletter

Get inspired by top travel stories, gain access to exclusive promotions and contests, and discover even more reasons to #EnjoyIllinois.