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Structo Manufacturing Co. Pressed Steel “Structo Cattle Farms Inc.” Cattle Truck *SOLD*

Structo Manufacturing Co. Pressed Steel “Structo Cattle Farms Inc.” Cattle Truck 

We have for you a pressed steel “Structo Cattle Farms Inc.” cattle truck manufactured by Structo Manufacturing Co. of Freeport, Illinois. 

The black rubber tires are still intact, but as per usual with toys of this age, they may have petrified, discolored, warped, and/or cracked. We did not notice any issues with the tires. Wheels roll as they should and rear doors open and close.    

This piece is in great all original condition with no breaks, restorations, repairs, or touch-ups. This piece shows the usual patina, fading, dust, chips, scuffs, surface rust, scratches, missing accessories, and wear that are to be expected from age and play. This is approximately 20 ¾” L. We invite you to view the photos to further determine quality and condition.      

     

       

A brief history of Structo Manufacturing Company of Freeport, Illinois:      

Structo Manufacturing Company was based out of Freeport, Illinois. Founded in 1908, Structo made toy construction sets before selling the patents to A.C. Gilbert Company, the well-known manufacturer of ERECTOR sets. Structo then started manufacturing “Auto-Builder” kits, including the High-Wheel Tractor, that children could assemble into working models. 

Around 1932 the company stopped making mechanized toys and went into production of stamped steel push toys.  Trucks, steam shovels, vans, and passenger cars were the first four categories of toys made.

During the Great Depression, the company fell into financial difficulty.  William Ogden Coleman, president of the American Flyer Company, became a stockholder in the Structo Company.  To help get the company back on its feet, he merged the sales department of Structo Toys with American Flyer’s, moving it to Chicago, and added a section in all American Flyer catalogs to advertise the complete line of Structo Toys.

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Weight 6.25 lbs
Dimensions 25 × 12 × 12 in
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