Scope and content: The original finding aid described this photograph as:
Original Caption: A giant catsup (ketchup) bottle water tower perches above tall, green trees as a road winds around the landmark.
Location: Location: Collinsville, Illinois (38.66. Photo Credit: Wikimedia Commons @US National Archives bot
Located in Collinsville, Illinois, this 170-foot-tall catsup bottle has been a condiment connoisseur’s dream since 1949. Originally a water tower for the Brooks Catsup factory, it now stands as a quirky piece of advertising history. Whether you call it ketchup or catsup, one thing’s for sure—this roadside gem will leave you hungry for more Americana. Stop by for a photo op and savor the delicious nostalgia of a bygone era.
