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T here’s inspiration in a story about a leader who refused to sell inferior products — whose for John Deere. Throughout its rich history, the company has pioneered revolutions again and again – from the first steel plow strong enough to break through thick midwestern soil to technology capable of nurturing the tiniest plant. The “John Deereness” of the Quad Cities is emblematic of the heart and drive of our heartland - it speaks to our rurality and our urbanity, our entrepreneurship and imagination, our grit, generosity, and our values. Since 1837, generations of John Deere employees have invented and reinvented machines that carry the weight of a legendary brand. You can see it for yourself in the Quad Cities at our family-friendly John Deere attractions and other company persevered, never turning away from the opportunities and ideas that really must have seemed, well, radical at the time. Giant leaps are nothing new
agricultural-related experiences. When you visit our agriculture attractions including the John Deere Pavilion, John Deere Store, and John Deere Historic Site, you won’t just learn about agriculture, you’ll experience it firsthand. Pick your John Deere experience at VisitJohnDeere.com Butterworth Center & Deere-Wiman House Welcome to Butterworth Center & Deere-Wiman House, located in the Overlook District of Moline, Illinois. Both historic homes once belonged to John Deere’s descendants but are now operated by the William Butterworth Foundation. These magnificent homes serve as year-round sites for quality educational and cultural events, meeting space for not-for-profit organizations, and tours for local, national, and international visitors. For more information, visit butterworthcenter.com
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