Giant Squirrel Cage in Forreston, Illinois

In 1909, Forreston, Illinois, erected a giant “squirrel cage” in the center of town. We are not sure if this was the town’s “pet squirrel” who lived in this cage or a nuisance squirrel. In any case, check out the giant exercise wheel in this cage. Plus, the town printed a postcard to celebrate this unusual squirrel cage.