In the world of modern construction and interior design, a tempered glass company plays a crucial role by providing high-quality glass solutions that blend safety, durability, and aesthetic appeal. These companies offer a wide range of services tailored to meet the diverse needs of various industries, ensuring that each project benefits from the strength and… Continue reading Top Services Offered by Tempered Glass Companies
A Look at When Slot Machines Were Invented
The first gambling machines back in the 1880s were no more than barroom curiosities. Imagine a small contraption with two toy horses that you’d drop a coin into and they raced. They really weren’t gambling machines that would meet today’s gaming standards. But they still served their basic purpose of being able to attract punters… Continue reading A Look at When Slot Machines Were Invented
A Timeline of Brisbane
By Tim Lambert 1823 John Oxley sails to the area and names the River Brisbane after the Governor of New South Wales 1824 A prison colony is founded north of the river 1825 The prison is moved to the site of modern Brisbane 1828 The Old Windmill is built 1842 The region is opened to… Continue reading A Timeline of Brisbane
A Timeline of Dublin
By Tim Lambert 841 The Vikings found Dublin 1028 The first Bishop of Dublin is appointed. Dublin has a population of about 4,000. 1152 The bishop of Dublin is made an Archbishop 1190 Dublin is devastated by a fire 1224 A conduit is built to bring fresh water into Dublin 1229 Dublin gains a mayor.… Continue reading A Timeline of Dublin
A Timeline of Dundee
By Tim Lambert c. 1100 A small port grows up at Dundee 1191 King William gives Dundee a charter (a document granting the people certain rights) 1349 Dundee is a thriving town with a population of about 4,000. Wine is imported. So is grain. Wool and hides are exported. 1520 The population of Dundee has… Continue reading A Timeline of Dundee
A Timeline of Edinburgh
By Tim Lambert 1100 A town grows up near a castle in Edinburgh 1128 David I founds Holyrood Abbey 1296 The English capture Edinburgh Castle 1300 Edinburgh is well known for making wool cloth. It is exported from Leith. 1322 The Scots recapture Edinburgh Castle 1329 Edinburgh is given a charter (a document granting the… Continue reading A Timeline of Edinburgh
A Timeline of Philadelphia
By Tim Lambert 1682 William Penn founds the city of Philadelphia 1701 William Penn gives Philadelphia a charter 1723 Benjamin Franklin moved to Philadelphia 1728 Bartram’s Garden is founded 1731 A library is founded in Philadelphia 1751 Pennsylvania hospital is built 1753 Independence Hall is built in Philadelphia 1761 St Peters Church is built 1766 A theater is built in Philadelphia 1774 The first Continental Congress… Continue reading A Timeline of Philadelphia
A Timeline of New York City
By Tim Lambert 1624 The Dutch build the first permanent trading post in New York 1626 Peter Minuit buys the island of Manhattan from the Native Americans 1628 The first black slaves arrive in New York 1639 A Swede called Jonas Bronck settles in the Bronx, which is named after him 1645 A settlement is… Continue reading A Timeline of New York City
A Timeline of Los Angeles
By Tim Lambert 1781 A settlement is founded in Los Angeles 1822 The Plaza Catholic Church is built 1848 Gold is discovered in California 1850 Los Angeles is incorporated 1851 Los Angeles gains its first newspaper 1861-62 Los Angeles suffers floods 1870 Los Angeles is a thriving town with a population of 5,614 1874 The… Continue reading A Timeline of Los Angeles
A Timeline of Boston, Massachusetts
By Tim Lambert 1630 English Puritans found Boston 1631 The first sailing ship built in America is launched from Boston 1634 Samuel Cole opens an inn in Boston 1659 Two Quakers are hanged in Boston 1636 Harvard College opens 1659 Copp’s Hill Burying Ground opens. It is named after William Copp. 1660 Smallpox strikes Boston 1676 The first coffeehouse opens in Boston 1690 Smallpox… Continue reading A Timeline of Boston, Massachusetts