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Apr 11, 1440
Printing Press
Johannes Gutenberg was the inventor of the printing press. This was one of the most inventions of this time. -
First Steam Engine
The first steam engine was created by Thomas Savery. The machine was made to pump water out of coal mines. -
Power Loom
Created by Edmund Cartwright. Key development of weaving back in the day. Powered by a line shaft. -
Door Lock
Sir Linus Yale Sr. invented the door lock. There was another style of door lock but this is the the most like the ones today. -
Safety Pin
Walter Hunt was the first to create the safety pin. A variation of a regular pin which includes a simple mechanism. -
Mason Jar
Made by John Mason. Mostly used for canning. -
Cable Car
Created by Andrew Hallidie. Clay Street was the first city the cable car made an appearance in. -
Barbed Wire
Joseph F. Glidden invented the first barbed wire. He probably wanted to keep all the haters out. -
Radio
Invented by Guglielmo Marconi.Used to send the first radio signal. -
Telephone
Invented by Alexander Graham Bell. Awarded a patent for the electric phone. -
Dishwasher
Invented by Josephine Cochrane. Made washing dishes more practical. -
Escalator
Invented by Jesse W. Reno and Charles Seeberger. Used at Old Iron Pier
