Crayola was started back in 1885 and was known at the time as Binney and Smith Company. They sold specialized art supplies and were known for their brand of crayons. This is where the Crayola crayon was born. As the industry shifted, they starting focusing on home and art school art supplies and have been building the company ever since. The company name changed to Crayola in 1902 and has been a famous household name ever since.