First Slinky (1945) – 52 Weeks of Firsts

Saturday, August 29·Rittenhouse·Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

First Slinky (1945) – 52 Weeks of Firsts

Name: First Slinky (1945) – 52 Weeks of Firsts
Start: 2026-08-29T00:00:00
End: 2026-08-29T23:59:59
Location: Rittenhouse

250th Family

Rittenhouse

Posted to Rittenhouse on January 3, 2026

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Sat, Aug 29

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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

It walked from Philadelphia right into America's heart! Celebrate the wobbly, wonderful debut of the Slinky, born in a local shipyard and still bouncing strong. It's more than a toy—it's a cultural icon.

First Slinky (1945) – 52 Weeks of Firsts

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