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The Typewriter
The typewriter was invented 1867 and patented in 1868 by Christopher Sholes in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, during the industrialization of America. Typing on a typewriter was much faster than handwriting papers, books, letters, ect. Its development made it a little easier to keep up with the rise in business growth at this time. It changed the way people worked and communicated throughout this time. Made things more efficient in the workplace. -
The Telephone
The Telephone was invented and patented in 1876 by Alexander Graham Bell. His invention would fully transform the way Americans communicated. They were going to be able to communicate in real time, without having to wait weeks for a response. This would help with businesses everywhere. -
Rotary Dial
While telephones originally used through switchboard operators who manually connected your calls, rotary dial telephones cut out the middle man. The rotary phone was invented in 1891 by Almon Strowger. This ended the need for switchboard operators and sent out signals to automatically call someone. Making it easier to have telephones in American homes. -
The Motion Picture Camera
The motion picture camera was invented by Thomas Edison. Called the kinetoscope. He was able to bring pictures to life. Although might not be the way we see motion pictures now. This was the start of the entertainment we enjoy today. This was a large box with a peep-hole placed at the top. You would look through the lens to view the magnified motion picture. -
First Radio Broadcast
On November 2, 1920, station KDKA in Pittsburg made America's first commercial broadcast. Americans were now able to listen to news on the airwaves. They didn't have to wait to see it in the newspaper. This just sparked the way information was sent to many people at once. There was no lag in information for the American citizens. -
The Television
The television was invented by a young 21 year old inventor Philo Farnsworth. He presented his first successful television transmission in September of 1927. Filing a patent that same year. This would change the way Americans were informed and entertained forever.
