Alfred Carlton Gilbert
American inventor and athlete
Alfred Carlton Gilbert was an American inventor, athlete, magician, toy maker and businessman. As the founder of A. C. Gilbert Company, Gilbert was known for inventing the Erector Set and American Flyer Trains. Wikipedia
Born: February 15, 1884, Salem, OR
Died: January 24, 1961 (age 76 years), Boston, MA
Inventions: Erector Set
Siblings: Frank Wellington Gilbert and Harold Simeon Gilbert
founded: A. C. Gilbert Company