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Growth of Cities
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Bessemer Method
The Bessemer Method for processing steel from iron is invented, making the metal cheaper and easier to make. -
Lightbulb
First public demonstration of Edison's electric lightbulb -
Brooklyn Bridge
The Brooklyn Bridge is finished after 13 years of construction. -
Home Insurance Building
The first modern skyscraper opened in Chicago, Illinois -
James Edward B. Allen is born
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Armin Landeck is born
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Leon Gilmour is born
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Model T
Henry Ford's first Model T is created with the use of his assembly line. -
Leonard Pytlak is born
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Stock Market crashes
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Great Depression begins
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Empire State Building
The 102-story Empire State Building in New York City is completed. -
C.W.A. is established.
The Civil Works Asministration help build bridges, schools, hospitals, airports and repair roads and highways. -
The Connectors
James E. Allen etched this picture of two men working on a skyscraper. -
Manhattan Vista
Armin Landeck finished his drypoint of Manhattan. -
W.P.A. established
The Work Projects Administration helped employ people during the Great Depression including thousands of artists. -
Cement Finishers
Eood engraving by Leon Gimour -
Great Depression ends
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Foundry
Screen printing by Leonard Pytlak
