Technology Advances from 1865-1929 That made life easier

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  • Alexander G. Bell Invented the Telephone.

    Alexander G. Bell Invented the Telephone.
    In Boston Massachusetts Alexander G. Bell invented the telephone which helped improve communication within businesses. Before telephones, communications would have to rely on the postal service that could take several days or commuting to the location to communicate. Speedy and convenient communication was established with the Invention of the telephone. Improving quality of life.
    © Photos.com/Jupiterimages, February 12, 1877

  • Incandescent light bulb invented by Thomas Alva Edison

    Incandescent light bulb invented by Thomas Alva Edison
    Thomas Alva Edison patented the incandescent light bulb in New Jersey in 1879. This was another advancement in convenience, business could stay open 24 hours because now they had better lighting systems. The city streets didn't have to slow down their speed because of sunset but could remain illuminated to continue business and travel. Improving quality of life.
    Edison, February 13, 1880

  • First electric clothes dryer

    First electric clothes dryer
    Quality of life was improved with the invention of the electric clothes dryer. George Sampson who lived in Ohio developed an idea that used the heat from the stove to dry clothes while they tumbled in a large metal drum. This convenience help speed up the clothes washing process by drying clothes faster than air drying.
    Sampson, June 7, 1892

  • Electric oven

    Electric oven
    William Hadaway of New York created a way to improve quality of life by patenting the electric stove. Easier to clean and faster to cook, the electric stove helped improve convenience of preparing food.
    Nationalmaglab.org 2012-2017

  • Model T Ford production by Henry Ford in Detroit

    Model T Ford production by Henry Ford in Detroit
    Henry Ford did not invent the automobile but made mass production more efficient with the assembly line. This efficiency allowed lower prices and made freedom of mobility available to the common American.
    New Orleans Times Picayune in 1911

  • First Traffic signal in Cleveland Ohio

    First Traffic signal in Cleveland Ohio
    With more automobiles on the road James Hoge put up the first traffic signal in Cleveland Ohio. He created a more organized flow of traffic and reduced roadway accidents. This innovation helped convenience to the freedom of travel.
    Lee, December 1940