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Transcontinental Railroad
In 1862, The Central Pacific and the Union Pacific Railroad Companies started to build the Transcontinental Railroad.This railroad would link the United States from East to West, providing a connection across the country. In 1869, the railroad was finished in Promontory, Utah. This changed the way Americans would run business by having a more efficient way of transportation. -
Skyscraper
In 1885, William Le Baron Jenney designed the first skyscraper to be built in America. The Home-Insurance Building in Chicago was ten stories high, which was impressive back then. This new building design saved the city space by building “up” instead of “out”. With the many Americans who moved to the city, the space was very limited. This allowed the area to be better utilized, which would soon become the popular way of building for the United States. -
Air Conditioning
In 1902, Willis Carrier invented the first modern air-conditioning system The twenty-five year old engineer from New York would change the way people live drastically, even though it didn’t start for human comfort. This unit was designed to control humidity in the printing plant where Carrier worked. Can you imagine not having air conditioning present day? This wonderful invention positively influenced the lives of Americans. -
Airplane
On December 17, 1903, Wilbur and Orville Wright made their first flight at Kitty Hawk, North Carolina, with their first powered aircraft. The first flight lasted for 59 seconds at 852 feet. Aircraft has definitely changed over the years with military, passenger, and person aircraft. The invention of flight progressed the way America experienced travel to this day. -
Thompson Machine Gun
The "Tommy Gun" was designed in 1918 by a Kentucky gunsmith by the name of John Thompson.The idea of having a hand held gun that is powerful enough to clear enemy troops in seconds changed how war was fought. Even to this day, the Thompson Machine Gun is used in war. Unfortunately, it is also used for crime when sold to inappropriate civilians. The advanced technology during World War I would forever change how the world saw war, some for the better and some for the worse. -
Bandaid
In 1922, Earle Dickson invented the well-known bandaid. This device was initially created for his wife who continually would have small cuts from house work. The bandaid was such an easy invention, however so necessary in every day life. Healthcare professionals and everyday families use the bandaid for many reasons. -
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Technology Growth in the United States
The technology growth during the Industrial Revolution changed our lives dramatically.
