Article: John Deere Pavilion Welcomes One-Millionth Guest; Pavilion's Success Becomes Example for Other Community Redevelopment Projects.

MOLINE, Ill. -- Jon Becker, from Lynn Center, Ill., sent the John Deere Pavilion attendance figures over a new milestone February 2, 2002 as he became the one millionth guest to walk through the doors.

The John Deere Pavilion is the world's most comprehensive agricultural exhibit and is the official visitor center of Deere & Company. The Pavilion opened in the summer of 1997 and has averaged roughly 230,000 guests per year, surpassing annual visitor counts at nearly all other corporate museums.

"It is very exciting for all of us at the John Deere Pavilion to welcome our millionth guest," said LuAnn Haydon, Manager of the John Deere Pavilion and ...

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