The era of water commerce 1750 1850

The era of water commerce 1750 1850 is a short film from 1960 released on 16mm. It is held in the IUL Moving Image Archive collection.

Points out the importance of water transportation in the development of commerce and economic growth in the United States from 1750 to 1850. Shows how the progress of water transportation in turn, was influenced by the demands placed upon by the grow...

The era of water commerce 1750 1850
Release date	1960
Running time	0:10:57

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71072

Summary

Points out the importance of water transportation in the development of commerce and economic growth in the United States from 1750 to 1850. Shows how the progress of water transportation in turn, was influenced by the demands placed upon by the growing economy.

Physical Format

1 Film (0:10:57)

16mm

IUL Genres

IUL Subject

Inland water transportation--United States

United States--Economic conditions

Economic history

Full Original Title

The era of water commerce 1750-1850