Structo Manufacturing Co. Pressed Steel Fire Dept. Fire Engine Ladder Truck *SOLD*

Structo Manufacturing Co. Pressed Steel Fire Dept. Fire Engine Ladder Truck 

We have for you a pressed steel “Fire Dept.” fire engine ladder truck manufactured by Structo Manufacturing Co. of Freeport, Illinois.   

This is in all working order wheels roll as they should. The ladders are not original to this truck and are a replacement.  

This piece is in good-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 13” 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.