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07/23/1642 |
Edward Bendall attempts to salvage the wreck of the Mary Rose in Boston Harbor. |
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1646 |
Saugus Iron Works is established. |
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1731 |
William Burgis produces “bird’s-eye” view engravings of Boston. |
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1767 |
David Wheeler creates a lightning rod. |
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01/07/1785 |
French balloonist Francois Blanchardon crosses the English Channel. |
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11/01/1790 |
Balloon ascension is held in front of the Green Dragon Tavern. |
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04/27/1791 |
Morse (Samuel F.B.) is born in Charlestown. |
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02/08/1802 |
Simon Willard obtains a patent for an eight-day pendulum clock. |
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06/01/1805 |
John Bennock of Boston receives a patent for a planing machine. |
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1808 |
Elisha Callender receives a patent for a lightning rod. |
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