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The map below was created by triple threat (writer, artist, and photographer) Steve Lovelace.

Each State’s Most Famous Brand

The map features each state’s most famous brands. In the case where two or more companies are equally famous, Steve selected the company that he felt best represented the state as is the case with his selection of Apple representing california over Google or Facebook.

Glenbrook South students may be surprised to learn that Caterpillar Inc. is Illinois’ most famous brand. Caterpillar’s headquarters resided in Peoria along the city’s riverfront. The company is a manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives.

Remember

Even though some of the companies in the map above are over a hundred years old, none of them would exist if it wasn’t for the entrepreneurs who were willing to take a risk on an idea.