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The American Telegraph was one of the first advancements towards the near-instant communication of today. While the telegraph found its origin in Britain, it hit its stride in the United States with Samuel Morse’s design, gaining international prestige and even a cable running across the Atlantic Ocean. Today, we’re going to delve into the history of it and see just what made the telegraph, and Morse Code, click.
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IT’S HISTORY - Weekly tales of American Urban Decay as presented by your host Ryan Socash.
Chapters:
0:00 - Introduction
2:14 - American Communication
3:58 - A Brief History of Telegraphy
4:58 - The First Telegraph, Morse, and Morse Code
9:14 - Implementation of the Electronic Telegraph
14:29 - The American Telegraph Industry
18:06 - The Transatlantic Telegraph Cable
22:18 - Western Union’s Monopoly
25:49 - Telegraphs in the 1900s
28:09 - Conclusion
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CHAPTERS:
00:00 - Imagine Standing in a Vast Forest
02:10 - The Early Bridges to Seattle’s Industry
04:21 - Settling on Elliot Bay: The Beginning
06:29 - Lumber: A Production Powerhouse
08:34 - Using Waterways for Logging Innovation
10:39 - The Grueling Life of Lumber Workers
12:49 - Lumber Yards and Their Economic Impact
15:00 - The Downturn of Seattle’s Lumber Industry
17:03 - Automation and the End of an Era
19:09 - The Decline of the Timber Industry
Seattle’s booming skyline and tech-driven economy might define the city today, but its roots tell a very different story. In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, Seattle was the epicenter of the lumber industry, with towering lumberyards and sawmills shaping the city's development and economy.
In this video, we’ll uncover the hidden history of Seattle’s forgotten lumberyards, explore how they helped build the city we know today, and investigate why they were abandoned. From the vast forests of the Pacific Northwest to the docks and railroads that moved timber across the globe, this is the untold story of Seattle's wooden past.
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📌 **What You’ll Learn in This Video:**
- How the lumber industry helped Seattle grow into a major economic hub.
- The rise and fall of Seattle's massive lumberyards.
- Why the lumber industry faded into history and what remains today.
- Shocking visuals of the lumberyards that once dominated Seattle.
#SeattleHistory #LumberIndustry #ForgottenPlaces #UrbanExploration #SeattleLumberyards #HiddenHistory #PacificNorthwest #IndustrialHistory #AbandonedPlaces #WoodworkingHistory #SeattleUntoldStories**
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00:00 - A Forbidden Island Near Manhattan
01:12 - The Island's Role in New York's History
02:20 - The Hidden Stories of North Brother Island
03:32 - A Self-Sustaining Community Gone Silent
04:47 - Tragedy Strikes: Illness and Death
06:04 - The Shipwreck That Changed Everything
07:18 - Challenges of Maintaining a Population
08:35 - North Brother Island Today: A Sanctuary
09:47 - Why Visitors Are Still Prohibited
10:59 - Reflecting on the Island's Haunting Legacy
North Brother Island is one of New York City’s most mysterious and eerie places. Located in the East River between the Bronx and Rikers Island, this abandoned island is steeped in history and tragedy. Originally developed in the 19th century as a quarantine facility for smallpox patients, it later became infamous as the home of Typhoid Mary, one of the most notorious cases of contagious disease in American history.
The island was repurposed over the decades, serving as a rehabilitation center for drug addicts in the mid-20th century, but was eventually abandoned. Today, it is off-limits to the public and has become an overgrown wildlife sanctuary. Despite its haunting past, it remains a fascinating and forbidden relic of New York City's history.
Join me as we uncover the secrets and stories of North Brother Island and explore why this unique place remains off-limits to visitors.
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📌 **Topics Covered in This Video:**
- The tragic story of the General Slocum disaster near North Brother Island.
- The role of the island in combating contagious diseases in the 19th and 20th centuries.
- Why the island became abandoned and remains forbidden today.
- A look at its eerie, decayed structures and overgrown wilderness.
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00:00 - Disney’s Monorail Dream
01:19 - The Cutting Edge of Urban Transit
02:29 - A Grand Opening at Disneyland
03:45 - The Roots of the Monorail Concept
05:00 - Walt Disney and Axel Wenner-Gren Collaborate
06:18 - From Disneyland to LA: A Bold Proposal
07:44 - Opposition and the Death of the LA Monorail
09:08 - The Legacy of Disney’s Monorail
10:27 - A Visionary’s Urban Transit Dream
Why doesn’t Los Angeles have a monorail? In this episode of It’s History, we dive into Disney’s ambitious plan to transform LA’s transportation network with a futuristic monorail system. Discover how Walt Disney’s innovative vision aimed to solve LA’s traffic problems and why it ultimately failed. From behind-the-scenes politics to logistical challenges, we uncover the untold story of Disney’s monorail dream and the lasting impact it could have had on Los Angeles.
Join us as we explore the history of this ambitious project, the opposition it faced, and how it fits into the broader story of urban transportation in the United States.
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IT’S HISTORY - Weekly Tales of American Urban Decay as presented by your host Ryan Socash.
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,Schlobitten Palace,Abandoned Prussian palace,WWII history,Abandoned places in Poland,European abandoned mansions,Prussian aristocracy,Haunted history,Historic ruins,War-damaged buildings,Forgotten castles,Abandoned after WWII,Dohna-Schlobitten family,Polish history,Lost empires of Europe,Abandoned architecture,SMkLQLbJqgA,UCzIZ8HrzDgc-pNQDUG6avBA, Hobby,Lifestyle_(sociology), channel_UCzIZ8HrzDgc-pNQDUG6avBA, video_SMkLQLbJqgA,Hidden in the forests of northeast Poland lies the haunting remains of Schlobitten Palace, a once-majestic estate with a rich and turbulent history. Originally built in the 17th century, this sprawling palace was a symbol of Prussian aristocracy and home to the wealthy Dohna-Schlobitten family for generations. However, its story took a dark turn during World War II when it was abandoned in the chaos of war.
Join us as we explore the eerie, decaying hallways and forgotten rooms that have stood silent for decades. We’ll uncover the secrets of Schlobitten Palace’s tragic past, delve into its role in WWII, and reveal how it became a ghostly relic of a bygone era.
In this episode, we’re stepping back in time to uncover:
• The rise and fall of the Prussian aristocracy
• How Schlobitten Palace became a victim of wartime devastation
• The hidden architectural treasures still visible among the ruins
This journey into history is both fascinating and unsettling—a reminder of how time and conflict can transform even the grandest of places into haunting shadows of their former glory.
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,1,The 1964 New York World's Fair featured an innovative monorail system, symbolizing futuristic urban transportation. Manufactured by American Machine and Foundry, the monorail offered visitors a glimpse into the potential of mass transit. The sleek, elevated trains ran on a one-mile loop around the fairgrounds in Flushing Meadows-Corona Park, showcasing the fair's theme of "Peace Through Understanding." Despite initial excitement, the monorail faced technical issues and low ridership, overshadowed by other attractions like the Unisphere and the "It's a Small World" exhibit. After the fair ended in 1965, the monorail was dismantled and largely forgotten, leaving behind a legacy of what could have been a transformative mode of urban transit.
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0:38 Gyroscope Monorail Disaster
2:09 World's Fair Brings Rise to New York's Monorail
5:48 New York's Monorail Becomes Neglected
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The American Telegraph was one of the first advancements towards the near-instant communication of today. While the telegraph found its origin in Britain, it hit its stride in the United States with Samuel Morse’s design, gaining international prestige and even a cable running across the Atlantic Ocean. Today, we’re going to delve into the history of it and see just what made the telegraph, and Morse Code, click.
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IT’S HISTORY - Weekly tales of American Urban Decay as presented by your host Ryan Socash.
Chapters:
0:00 - Introduction
2:14 - American Communication
3:58 - A Brief History of Telegraphy
4:58 - The First Telegraph, Morse, and Morse Code
9:14 - Implementation of the Electronic Telegraph
14:29 - The American Telegraph Industry
18:06 - The Transatlantic Telegraph Cable
22:18 - Western Union’s Monopoly
25:49 - Telegraphs in the 1900s
28:09 - Conclusion
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