creator Lincoln Logs John Lloyd Wright Megan Borgert-Spaniol
Chapter 1 Building Blocks Lincoln Logs are wooden building blocks for kids They were first released in 1924 Nearly 100 years later Lincoln Logs are still popular toys They were invented by American architect and toy designer John Lloyd Wright John was the son of Frank Lloyd Wright a famous architect Frank had a major influence on his son’s life and career This influence began in the earliest years of John’s life Born on December 12 1892 John grew up in Oak Park Illinois He lived with his parents and five siblings in a house that his father designed and built The house included a large playroom full of building blocks fun fact One of the most famous buildings designed by Frank Lloyd Wright is The Guggenheim Museum It is located in New York City and structured around a spiraling concrete ramp 4
The Illinois home John Lloyd Wright grew up in is now open to the public for tours John’s mother Catherine took charge of her children’s early education Both she and Frank encouraged their kids to play with building blocks as part of this education The couple believed that building helped kids learn how to think and create Through building John learned about shape and form This led him to a career in architecture just like his father In time John’s passion for building would also make him a famous toy trailblazer 5
