100 Toys & Their Stories That Define Our Childhood

100 Toys (and Their Stories) that Define Our Childhood

From cuddly Curious George to classic plastic army men, from terrific Tinker Toys to the amazing Easy-Bake Oven, The Children's Museum has scoured its American collection for 100 iconic toys that have defined American childhood over the past century. Take a look at the list and tell us a fun story about a toy you remember from the list. We'd love to see a photo of you with the toy, too!

 
 
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Wikipedia

Broad Ripple Park Carousel, also known as White City Carousel and Children's Museum Carousel, is an antique carousel in The Children's Museum of Indianapolis. It was installed in 1917 at an amusement park near the White River in Indianapolis, Indiana, where it remained until the building housing it collapsed in 1956.
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