Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A.C. Gilbert, born and raised in Salem, invented the Erector Set. Here he is surrounded by examples of the construction toy. A.C.

The gifted hands of Alfred C. Gilbert were rarely idle. A firm believer of living in the moment, he plucked every opportunity from the tree of life, following his mind and adventurous spirit to ...

A.C. Gilbert is a legend in these parts, born and raised in Salem, where he developed a passion for competition and innovation and launched his first business enterprise. He is most famous for winning ...