WEBWIRE – Thursday, July 24, 2008 MOLINE, Illinois .— Deere & Company said today it will consolidate its tourism activities in downtown Moline by enhancing the John Deere Pavilion with new exhibits and a more comprehensive focus. As part of the consolidation, Deere said it will close the John Deere Collectors Center building but will continue offering many of the popular activities geared to collectors and enthusiasts such as tractor displays and auctions. "The goal is to provide visitors with one place to experience the global nature of John Deere and the company’s great history and heritage of advanced technologies and innovative products" said Al Higley, manager of John Deere Branded Properties. The Pavilion has been a strong success since it first opened in 1997 and became one of the leading tourism attractions in...
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