Events with tag - Textile Industry

January 1, 1790

American Industrial Revolution

A transformative period from 1790 to 1914 that revolutionized American manufacturing, economy, and society through technological innovations, urbanization, and industrialization.

December 1, 1790

First American Cotton Mill

Samuel Slater establishes the first water-powered cotton spinning mill in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, marking the beginning of the American Industrial Revolution and transforming the nation's manufacturing landscape.

December 1, 1793

First Industrial Revolution in America

The First Industrial Revolution transformed America from manual production to mechanized manufacturing, beginning with Samuel Slater's water-powered textile mill in 1793. This period marked the nation's shift towards industrial power, establishing new manufacturing processes and economic systems.

May 24, 1824

First American Textile Mill Strike

102 female workers at Pawtucket Mill in Rhode Island initiated the first textile strike in American history, protesting a 25% wage reduction and increased working hours. The week-long strike set a precedent for future labor movements and women's rights in industrial America.

August 12, 1851

Singer Sewing Machine Patent

Isaac Merritt Singer received U.S. Patent No. 8,294 for his revolutionary sewing machine design, featuring a vertical needle mechanism, presser foot, and shuttle system. This innovation transformed both industrial and domestic sewing, making machine sewing accessible worldwide.