Notable Technology from 1900-1910

By G_Lopez

  • First Plane

    First Plane
    In 1900, Wilbur and Orville Wright successfully flew on a man-driven plane. This was one of the many achievements they had while developing primitive aircraft.

  • First Car

    First Car
    In 1901, the first gas powered automobile was created by Mercedes, thanks in large part to Karl Benz's creation of the first combustion engine.

  • First Air Conditioner

    First Air Conditioner
    During a particularly humid summer in 1902 New York, Willis Carrier developed and installed the first modern Air Conditioner. The device helped lower temperatures and improve air quality indoors.

  • Color Photography

    Color Photography
    After working in the film industry, Auguste and Louis Lumière began working on developing color photography, and released their first version of it in 1907.

  • Motion Picture

    Motion Picture
    In 1910, well known inventor Thomas Edison released the first motion video, a series of moving pictures in addition to new audio technology.