Technology from 1870-1920

Invention of the Windmill

Oct 29, 1872

On October 19, 1872, J.S. Risdon patented the metal windmill. Windmills were typically found on farms. The windmill was used for pumping water, running grain elevators, carting equipment, corn shellers, wheat bolters, and conveyors. http://inventors.about.com/od/timelines/a/Nineteenth.htm
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Invention of the Telelphone

Mar 7, 1876

On March 7, 1876, Alexander Graham Bell created the telephone. The telephone revolutionized communication in that era of time. http://www.google.com/imghp?hl=en&tab=wi
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Eadweard Muybridge invents the first moving pictures

Jun 5, 1877

Greatly benefited the entertainment business in the form of motion picture films (movies). http://www.google.com/imghp?hl=en&tab=wi http://inventors.about.com/od/timelines/a/Nineteenth.htm http://inventors.about.com/od/timelines/a/Nineteenth.htm

Englishmen, John Milne invents the modern seismograph.

May 31, 1880

The seismograph gives great information even on the slightest shifts of tectonic plates http://www.google.com/imghp?hl=en&tab=wi http://inventors.about.com/od/timelines/a/Nineteenth.htm

Rudolf Diesel invents the diesel-fueled internal combustion engine.

Jan 20, 1892

A more efficient way to burn gas. It was more bang for the buck back in this time period. Now, it is about the same as regular gas. http://inventors.about.com/od/timelines/a/Nineteenth.htm
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John Thurman patents the motor-driven vacuum cleaner.

Jul 4, 1899

Easily the most efficient way of cleaning. Revolutionized how women cleaned. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Inventors
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Willis Carrier invents the air conditioner.

May 21, 1902

Widely used in all sorts of places such as cars, offices, and homes. http://www.google.com/imghp?hl=en&tab=w http://inventors.about.com/od/timelines/a/Nineteenth.htmi

Model T first sold.

Feb 14, 1908

One of the first cars ever made. Worth a lot of money now. http://www.google.com/imghp?hl=en&tab=wi http://inventors.about.com/od/timelines/a/Nineteenth.htm

Gideon Sundback invented the modern zipper.

Aug 19, 1913

Used on just about everything. A very needed invention for man-kind. http://www.google.com/imghp?hl=en&tab=wi http://inventors.about.com/od/timelines/a/Nineteenth.htm

The pop-up toaster invented by Charles Strite.

Mar 9, 1919

Greatly added to the overall benefit of cooking. Fast and efficient http://www.google.com/imghp?hl=en&tab=wi http://inventors.about.com/od/timelines/a/Nineteenth.htm
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