The Realty Time Capsule: 1840 -1849 – GOLD!
Introduction We saw America expanding rapidly and making progress in our last Realty Time Capsule. For this Time Capsule, we will be looking at the decade starting with 1840 and ending with 1849. Three Key Points 1. The California Gold Rush: Gold was found in California in 1842 although that did not generate much attention. Things […]
The Realty Time Capsule: 1830 -1839 – A Decade of Panic and Revolution
Introduction Our last time capsule walked us through the decade from 1820 to 1829. It was an eventful year that saw a lot of notable events happen. Now, it’s time to cover the events that happened from 1830 to 1839. How did those events shape the real estate market of the United States as we know […]
The Realty Time Capsule: 1820 -1829 – A Nice Compromise
Introduction In our last Time Capsule, we looked at the events from 1810 to 1819. We saw new states being added to the union and new territories being created. The March of progress for the United States was unstoppable. For this Realty Time Capsule, we will be looking at the decade that covers 1820 to 1829. […]
The Realty Time Capsule: 1810-1819 – Another War with the British
Introduction: This Realty Time Capsule marks a departure from the usual articles we had in the past few months. This time we will be tackling an entire decade instead of a single year. For this Time Capsule, we will be taking a closer look at the events that transpired from 1810 to 1819. Three Key Points […]
The Realty Time Capsule: 1809 – Creation of the Ilinois Territory
Introduction: While 1808 was a relatively uneventful year when compared to other periods, it still contributed to the development of American real estate. For our 1809 Realty Time Capsule, we will be looking at the events that happened in the country that impacted American real estate. Three Key Points 1. Illinois Territory Created: On March 1, 1809, the territory of […]
The Realty Time Capsule: 1808 – America Bans the Importation of Slaves
Introduction: Our Realty Time Capsule for the year 1807 was filled with events that had an impact on the future of the real estate industry of the United States. What events took place in 1808 that had the same impact? Let’s take a closer look. Three Key Points 1. Act Prohibiting Importation of Slaves Becomes Effective: The Act […]
The Realty Time Capsule: 1807 – An American Crisis and the First Steamboat Service
Introduction: 1806 was another year of progress for the United States. The government sent out another expedition to explore the Louisiana Purchase. This time, they would focus on areas not covered by the Lewis and Clark Expedition. What did 1807 bring to the United States? Let’s find out with this Realty Time Capsule. Three Key Points 1. The […]
The Realty Time Capsule: 1806 – Congress Authorizes the Construction of the National Road
Introduction: Two new territories were created in 1805. That was a sign of how quickly the country was expanding. The United States was a country that was brimming with energy, and it could no longer be contained within its borders. It was seeking growth. For this Realty Time Capsule, we will be going through the […]
The Realty Time Capsule: 1805 – Michigan & Louisiana Territories Are Created But Detroit Burns
Introduction: The Lewis and Clark Expedition is the most celebrated in the history of the United States and it was commissioned to explore the lands bought during the Louisiana Purchase. That was the main event that happened in 1805. For the next Realty Time Capsule, we will be looking at the year 1805 and what […]
The Realty Time Capsule: 1804 – The Adventures of Lewis and Clark
Introduction: The Louisiana Purchase was the biggest land acquisition for the United States, and it was a bargain. The United States government paid less than three cents per acre for the 828,000 square miles of land that was bought. For the Realty Time Capsule for the year 1804, we will be mainly looking at the efforts to assess the […]
