The Realty Time Capsule: 1803 – Louisiana Purchase Doubles the U.S. Land
Introduction 1802 was an important year for the United States. Ohio was created then as a state, and it paved the way for the others that would follow. We now come to 1803 in our Realty Time Capsule journey. This is a very important year in terms of real estate for the United States. Three Key Points 1. Louisiana Purchase: […]
The Realty Time Capsule: 1802 – Oh, Hi! Ohio!
Introduction: The United States is making progress in solidifying its claim as a sovereign nation. As we have seen from our Realty Time Capsule, the country has already conducted two censuses and has elected three presidents. It has even sent a military force to wage war far from its shores. Three Key Points 1. The Creation of […]
The Realty Time Capsule: 1801 – A New President for a New Century
Introduction: The year 1801 marks the beginning of a new century and a fresh start. As we have seen, the 18th century was a momentous one for the United States. It saw the birth of the new country and its attempts to establish itself among the great nations of the world. But the new century is beckoning and filled with promises. For this […]
The Realty Time Capsule: 1800 – A Century Ends
Introduction: We are at the end of the 18th century. It was a historic century for the country. It saw revolution and independence. It saw the nation struggling and expanding its lands and its reach. There was no significant real estate development yet at that period except for the establishment of the capital, Washington D.C. […]
The Realty Time Capsule: 1799 – The Passing of George Washington
Introduction: With the establishment of the Mississippi Territory in 1798, the country was bound for an expansion. For this Realty Time Capsule, we will be taking a closer look at the events in 1799 and how those impacted the United States and its real estate industry. Three Key Points 1. New York Moves to Abolish Slavery: When the […]
The Realty Time Capsule: 1798 – Mississippi Becomes a Territory
Introduction: 1797 was another eventful year for the United States. The XYZ Affair came out and it threatened to drag the country into a war with a former ally. It was also a year of invasions, although none of those directly involved the United States. The financial panic was still in full swing, and many Americans […]
The Realty Time Capsule: 1797 – An XYZ Affair to Remember
Introduction: In our last Real Estate Time Capsule, we discussed the events in 1796 that impacted the United States and its real estate industry, such as at that time. It was the year that the Jay treaty was ratified by both parties, and it took effect. That had a great effect on the lands of the Great Lakes region. […]
The Realty Time Capsule: 1796 – Panic Sweeps the Country
Introduction: 1795 was a promising year for the United States. It was a year of treaties, and those agreements allowed the United States government to expand itself without having to resort to conflict. We also discussed the events that happened in Hawaii at that time, which was not part of the United States yet. The country […]
The Realty Time Capsule: 1795 – A Year of Treaties
Introduction: In our last Time Capsule, we tackled the events that had an impact on American real estate and economy for the year 1794. It was a year filled with tension as the Whiskey Rebellion intensified and the United States Government had to step in and take action. Fortunately for the government, President George Washington […]
The Realty Time Capsule: 1794 – The Whiskey Rebellion and Another New Orleans Fire
Introduction: With conflict lighting up Europe, the United States decided to stay out of it and declare its neutrality in 1793. From our last Time Capsule, we learned that the decision to become neutral would prove to be a stimulus that would boost the American economy. For the next Realty Time Capsule, we will be […]
