Rise of Industrial America Era
1870-1900
Era Finance Frame
Watch public systems make industrial cities and national markets workable.
Why These Tools Fit The Moment
Public finance supplied the tools: Tariffs | Excises | Municipal bonds | State and local taxes | Franchises | User fees | Public-private tools.
What To Watch For In This Timeline
The timeline should show rail networksmunicipal servicesutilitiesbridges
What This EnabledRail networkswater systemssewersschools
How Americans Benefitedfaster movementlarger marketscity servicespublic schools
Anchor Events
Defining Moments
Top 100 Building Events
