John Deere Pavilion
The John Deere Pavilion is a landmark located in Moline, Illinois.[1] The pavilion opened in 1997 as part of an urban renewal project. The pavilion serves as the official visitor center for John Deere, whose world headquarters are located a few blocks away.[2][3] As well as being the visitor center to John Deere, the pavilion houses the largest retail store for John Deere merchandise.[2]
Opened in 1997, the pavilion has drawn over 200,000 visitors annually.[4][5] It is one of the top attractions in the region[6] and contributed directly to the development of other corporate visitor centers such as Coca-Cola and Caterpillar Inc.[7] The pavilion is free to enter and full of activities for all ages.[8] There are simulators, informational videos, building blocks, and plenty of equipment to climb in and explore.[8]
See also[]
- Quad Cities Landmarks
References[]
- ^ "John Deere Pavilion". Experience Quad Cities. Archived from the original on 2012-08-24. Retrieved 2015-06-08.
- ^ a b "John Deere Pavilion Fact Sheet" (PDF). John Deere. Retrieved 2015-06-08.
- ^ "John Deere & Company Corporate Office". Corporate Office. Retrieved 2015-06-08.
- ^ "John Deere Pavilion Welcomes One-Millionth Guest; Pavilion's Success Becomes Example for Other Community Redevelopment Projects". PR Newswire. Retrieved 2015-06-08.
- ^ "Tourism". Town Square Publications. Retrieved 2015-06-08.
- ^ "John Deere Pavilion welcomes teachers and students". QC Online. 2014-05-04. Retrieved 2015-06-08.
- ^ "John Deere Pavilion: Celebrating 10 years of showing green machines". Business Journal. 2007-08-07. Retrieved 2015-06-09.
- ^ a b "Pavilion | John Deere Attraction in Moline | John Deere US". www.deere.com. Retrieved 2018-09-13.
External links[]
- Farm museums in Illinois
- John Deere
- Buildings and structures in Moline, Illinois
- Museums in Rock Island County, Illinois
- Tourist attractions in Rock Island County, Illinois