1968: Answering the Call
Say the word Carterfone and many people might guess it…
1940 & 50s: Women in Wartime
Rosie the Riveter. Everybody knew the face of the World…
1929: Have We Got a Deal for You
If you’ve ever sold a home or a business, you…
1925: Worth His Salt
In ancient times, salt was vital to people’s survival, since…
1920: The Go-Getter
“And it really works, b’jing!” In 1920, this quaint phrase…
1915: How About Waffle Irons?
Do new ideas travel at the speed of light? Sometimes…
1915: A Button Unlike Any Other
It’s impossible to wear on a lapel, and it actually…
1899: Nature’s Miracles
The chicken or the egg? East Coast or West Coast?…
1890: At Your Service
One-stop shopping. Most people appreciate the convenience of getting everything…
1861: A New Era
ACT I: The Eras of Invention, Production and Distribution Introduction…
1869: Enos Barton & Elisha Gray
Thomas Edison and Alexander Graham Bell were among the hundreds…