In 1789, the year George Washington became America's first President, Cornelius
Holgate established a small woodworking shop on the outskirts of Philadelphia.
From this humble background, Holgate Toys blossomed to become America's number one
wood toy maker. In the 1920's and 30's, Jarvis Rockwell, brother of famous illustrator
Norman Rockwell, was Holgate's chief toy designer. Rockwell's concern for safety, durability
and educational play earned him recognition as the premier toy designer during this
period. Generations have trusted Holgate for Safe, High Quality, Educational toys, made
exclusively in the U.S.A.
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Classic Holgate Wooden Toys for Children
Holgate Toys is an American wood toy maker. Generations have trusted Holgate for Safe, High Quality, Educational toys, made exclusively in the U.S.A. Toys you remember from when you were a child... still made available by Holgate today. Made from hardwoods.
Classic Holgate Quality Wooden Toys for Children
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Mister Rogers Neighborhood
When Fred Rogers was looking for an American manufacturer to make his Neighborhood Trolley, he turned to the finest name in wooden toys for children:
"HOLGATE TOY"