The Marx factory fire in Girard PA
The birthplace of scores of classic toy trains fell victim to the Marx factory fire in Girard, Pennslyvania.
The old Marx factory stood at 227 E Hathaway in Girard, Pennsylvania. For a time in the 1950s, Marx was the largest toy manufacturer in the world. Marx made toy trains at the site, which caught fire on July 12, 2016. There were no immediate reports of injuries, fortunately. There was very little news coverage of the fire.