Grover's Corners By The timeline of Grover's Corners. May 7, 1901 George asks Emily for help with his homework. Period: May 7, 1901 to Jul 6, 1904 Act I Apr 15, 1904 Ford Model B is First Produced Jul 7, 1904 George and Emily's wedding day. Period: Jul 7, 1904 to Jun 5, 1913 Act II Period: Jun 6, 1913 to Jun 7, 1913 Act III Jul 18, 1913 Emily dies. Jul 18, 1913 Emily has a flashback to 1899. Period: Jul 28, 1914 to Oct 11, 1918 World War I Oct 29, 1929 Stock Market Crashes May 30, 1930 George Gibbs Dies Jan 22, 1938 First performance of Our Town.