Make-It Toy Monument

Make-It Toys were a beloved part of Granite City history, manufactured there as wooden construction toys that sparked creativity in children across the country. Often said to be the prototype for the world's famous Tinker Toys, they used simple pegs and colorful connectors to encourage children to dream big, build tall, and let their imaginations run wild. Though time and trends faded them from store shelves, they remained part of Granite City's legacy of creativity, industry, and play, helping build a generation of makers and dreamers.

Granite City, Illinois · United States