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Electric utilities begin delivering all-day power
Electric utilities begin delivering power to homes and appeal to women to use electricity throughout the day. American Historyread more
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Public works departments begin using computers
Public works departments begin to use computers to save time and expand the capabilities of engineering staff. American Historyread more
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Cities begin, expand mass transit service
Cities begin, expand mass transit service as political and popular support ebbs and flows American Historyread more
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Fluoride: Why is it in the water?
A look through the American City & County archives reveals the early history of the practice of adding small amounts of fluoride to public water supplies. American Historyread more
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A federal experiment sets out lasting models for suburban development
One story thread in the American City & County archives followed the federal government's Depression-era efforts to solve housing problems by creating communities in the suburbs. American...
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Parking innovations: From multi-story decks to automated garages (with...
The rise of the automobile in the 1920s created the need for congestion relief and parking solutions — challenges for which cities and counties continue to seek innovative ideas in 2012 American...
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Anti-noise advocates call for quieter cities
In the early 1900s, the rattle and hum of growing cities and industry lead to research, ordinances and pleas for quiet American Historyread more
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Early efforts to organize civil defense activities build culture of preparedness
In the 1940s, cities began coordinating forces and residents to prepare for and defend against malicious attacks American Historyread more
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Population migration to metropolitan areas introduces greater pressure on...
In 1956, Luther Gulick wrote of an "impending crisis" heading to America's cities for which none was fully prepared. American Historyread more
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Police employ dogs to help keep the peace
In the mid-1950s, police departments began training dogs to help patrol, chase criminals, sniff out evidence, and improve law enforcement American Historyread more
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Records management 1950s style
Agencies adopt new storage methods and technology to manage records efficiently American Historyread more
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Voting technology develops
Voting technology develops to improve accuracy and save time for voters and election officials. American Historyread more
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Improved methods of outdoor street lighting
Technology helps cities transform the night with new, improved street lights. American Historyread more
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Cities emphasize the basics: Keeping the streets clean
Sometimes, local government is about matters of taxing, public safety and budgets. Other times, though, it's about really important issues — like keeping the streets clean. American Historyread more
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K-9 police patrol innovations
Innovation helps police dogs keep the streets safe. American Historyread more
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Goodbye, horses: Firefighters trade their steeds for motors
Goodbye, horses: Firefighters trade their steeds for motors American Historyread more
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Berkeley Bad Guys Beware!
Following months of “experimentation” with new equipment, 1929 saw police cars in Berkeley, Calif., outfitted with the latest in crime-fighting technology: radio receiving sets. Constructed by Hentz...
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'88 was an election year, and while citizens contemplated the merits of George H. W. Bush (R – Texas) and Michael Dukakis (D – Mass.), city leaders were wrestling with providing social services: aid...
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The dawn of 1969 saw cities investing in the latest in security improvements.American Historyread more
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