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Innovation in History

This exploration of Chicago's history highlights pivotal innovations and developments from the 19th century to the modern day. It examines key elements such as balloon frame construction, grain grading, social justice initiatives, and the influence of industrial advancements. Notable figures and movements, including Pullman sleepers and the Burnham Plan, showcase Chicago's architectural and urban planning legacy. The narrative also delves into broader themes like organized crime, the impact of the automobile, and the cultural dynamics that shaped the city.

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Innovation in History

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  1. Innovation in History Chicago Dominic A. Pacyga, Ph.D. Columbia College/Chicago

  2. Balloon Frame Construction

  3. Raising the Grade

  4. Illinois and Michigan Canal, 1848

  5. Railroad Development

  6. Futures Market/Grain Grading

  7. Packinghouse “Disassembly Line”

  8. Lumber Yards/Distribution

  9. International Trade/Global Marketing

  10. Industrial Development/South Works

  11. Transit Innovations

  12. Pullman Sleepers

  13. Pullman, Illinois

  14. Chicago Sanitary and Ship Canal

  15. Burnham Plan, 1909

  16. City Planning

  17. Social Justice/Gov. Altgeld

  18. Hull-House

  19. Ida B. Wells/Social Protest

  20. Industrial Innovation/Western Electric

  21. Medical Innovations

  22. Steel Frame Construction

  23. Architecture

  24. Skyscrapers

  25. Long-term Impact of Steel Frame Construction

  26. The Arts/Public Art

  27. Music

  28. Chess Records

  29. African American Major Leagues

  30. Ferris Wheel

  31. Century of Progress Fair

  32. Museum of Science and Industry

  33. Department Stores

  34. Small Progressive Era Parks

  35. Bungalow

  36. Al Capone/Organized Crime

  37. Impact of the Automobile

  38. Container Transportation

  39. Deep Tunnel

  40. Fast Food

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