Lincoln Logs Invented by Frank L. Wright’s Son
Lincoln Logs were invented by John Lloyd Wright, the son of architect Frank Lloyd Wright. John did not plan to be a toy inventor. But in so many ways, creating …
Inventions
The Invention of the Fire Escape
Fire escapes and fire stairwells remain a vital component of multi-story buildings. Even with all the advances in building materials, catastrophic fires can and do happen. And of course, in …
Drive-In Movie Theaters
The concept for the first drive-in movie business originated with one man in the late 1920s. Richard M. Hollingshead, Jr. came up with the concept of watching movies from one’s …
The Wheelchair: A Great Invention Needed By Many
Wheelchairs have been greatly improved over the years. One hundred years ago, they were heavy and required someone to push the wheelchair. Today’s chairs come in many models—sleek and slim …
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How the Weather Bureau Came About
Weather. People throughout time have always cared about the weather. It affects crops, businesses, travel, and personal plans. Sometimes, all that one needs is the next day’s forecast. But often, …
The Story of Parking Meters
The first parking meters in the United States went into use in Oklahoma City in 1935. The city grew rapidly in the early 20th century. In 1913, the city had …
