In the 1920's the "Louden Machinery Company" purchased the J.C. Porter Company of Ottawa, Illinois, manufacturers of playground equipment. They held the patent for a part Louden needed for its overhead carrier systems.

Since better health for children was advocated after WWI through physical exercise and organized play, (see ad) the Louden Machinery Company began marketing the Porter line of

playground equipment. From the 1920's to the 1950's most of the Fairfield schools and parks featured this playground equipment.

This Whirl-A-Round and a swing set on the Country Club grounds are well-preserved examples. (A catalogue page is below).

[The Fairfield Golf & Country Club was established in 1892. It is the oldest golf club west of the Mississippi River.]