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Urban Innovations and Progress: 1900-1920

Explore the transformative urban developments from 1900-1920, including skyscrapers, bridges, electric transit, and new forms of communication. Discover the impact of inventions like the safety elevator, subway systems, and zoning regulations in this era of rapid urbanization.

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Urban Innovations and Progress: 1900-1920

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  1. CHAPTER8 STEELE HIGH SCHOOL DAYTON, OHIO - 1906 MAH 8-1

  2. LIFE AT THE TURN OF THE CENTURY (1900) MAH 8-1

  3. MAIN ST–DAYTON, OHIO-1904 MAH 8-1

  4. SECTION 1SCIENCEANDURBAN LIFE MAH 8-1

  5. BRIDGES • EXPANDED URBAN AREAS • SUSPENSION SYSTEM • ROEBLING • CINCINATTI, OHIO (1866) • Longest suspension bridge • Main span length: 1056.8 ft.Total length: 2161.5 ft.Deck width: 24.9 ft. MAH 8-1

  6. SKYSCRAPERS • STEEL SKELETONS • LOUIS SULLIVAN • THE SAFETY ELEVATOR • ELISHA OTIS WAINWRIGHT BLDG. (ST. LOUIS 1890) MAH 8-1

  7. ELECTRIC TRANSIT • TROLLEYS • SUBWAYS • ELEVATED TRAINS • EXTENDED COMMUTES • “SUBURBS” MAH 8-1

  8. NEW YORK CITY SUBWAY SYSTEM MAH 8-1

  9. CHICAGO ELEVATED TRAIN SYSTEM MAH 8-1

  10. URBAN PLANNING • CENTRAL PARK • NEW YORK CITY • FREDERICK LAW OLMSTED MAH 8-1

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  15. ZONING IN BROOKVILLE MAH 8-1

  16. NEW FORMS OF COMMUNICATION • AIRPLANE (1903) • AIRMAIL (1920) • WEB-PERFECTING PRESS • 2-SIDED & CONTINUOUS • DAILY PHOTOGRAPHY • KODAK • GEORGE EASTMAN MAH 8-1

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