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 […]
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: 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: 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 […]
