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First Slinky (1945) – 52 Weeks of Firsts

Saturday, August 29·Rittenhouse

Posted to Rittenhouse on January 3, 2026

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.

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.

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