Events with tag - Steam Power

January 1, 1790

American Industrial Revolution

A transformative period from 1790 to 1914 that revolutionized American manufacturing, economy, and society through technological innovations, urbanization, and industrialization.

January 1, 1800

Evolution of Coal Mining Machinery

The transformation of coal mining from manual labor to mechanized processes, marking a revolutionary change in industrial history through technological innovations from the 1800s onwards.

October 20, 1811

First Steamboat Navigation on Mississippi River

The New Orleans, built by Robert Fulton and Robert Livingston, completed the first successful steamboat journey on the Mississippi River, traveling 2,000 miles from Pittsburgh to New Orleans. This historic voyage revolutionized American river commerce and transportation.

October 20, 1811

First Steamboat on Mississippi River

The New Orleans, built by Robert Fulton and Robert Livingston, completed the first successful steamboat journey on the Mississippi River from Pittsburgh to New Orleans in 14 days, revolutionizing American river transportation.