Alligator Supreme (IMAGE) Virginia Tech Caption Alligator Supreme citrus label, 1939. In the 19th century, the American alligator became an icon central to Florida’s identity. Credit University of Florida Usage Restrictions No restrictions. License Public Domain Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.