Lincoln Logs
  Vintage Lincoln Logs box and pieces | |
| Type | Children's construction toy |
|---|---|
| Inventor(s) | John Lloyd Wright |
| Company | Basic Fun, Inc. (under license from Hasbro) |
| Country | United States |
| Availability | 1916–present |
| Materials | Wood |
| Official website | |
Lincoln Logs is the name of a children's toy. They are small logs made for children to build with. They were invented in Chicago, Illinois by John Lloyd Wright, son of the architect Frank Lloyd Wright.
Lincoln Logs are named after U.S. president Abraham Lincoln, who was born and lived in a log cabin.[1]
Lincoln Logs were added into the United States National Toy Hall of Fame in 1999.
References
- ↑ "Lincoln Logs". Toy Hall of Fame. Strong National Museum of Play. Retrieved May 17, 2023.