Lincoln Logs were first marketed in the early 1920's by John Lloyd Wright Inc., of Chicago. John Lloyd Wright was the son of the famous architect. The simple sets could be used for building log cabins that were indeed similar to one Lincoln might have lived in. Later sets became more elaborate and could be used to build forts and other more elaborate structures. Although the conventional Lincoln Log was round, square logs and even bricks were also sold.
An instruction booklet from 1922 Lincoln Bricks Lincoln Log Timbers Lincoln Logs with Wheels
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