the first wooden clock
Benjamin Franklin (January 17, 1706 - April 17, 1790) was one of the Founding Fathers of the United States of America. He was also a leading author and printer, political theorist, politician, postmaster, scientist, inventor, satirist, civic activist, statesman, and diplomat. Benjamin Franklin was a noble man. He invented a lot of things and he was very smart. Benjamin Franklin also signed the declaration of independence. He was one of the founding fathers of america. Benjamin Franklin was a founding father. He was a writter, inventor, and political activist. He was also the only man to have his face on U.S. currency that was not a president.
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Benjamin Banneker was an African American scientist born on November 9,1731. At age 22, Benjamin completed a wooden clock, that struck at each hour.
The first truly U.S. built clock is attributed to Benjamin Banneker. An early black Mathematician around the year 1753. It had wooden gears and survived for twenty years until destroyed by a fire. until this time, clocks were either made in Europe or the European parts of clocks were finished and assembled in what is now the U.S. What is amazing is that Banneker had only seen 2 other clocks prior to making his own. a good link to Benjamin Banneker is: http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/aia/part2/2p84.html
Bugsy Siegel Siegel finally opened The Flamingo, at a total cost of $6 million on December 26, 1946. Billed as The West's Greatest Resort Hotel[10], the 105-room property and first luxury hotel on the strip,[11] was built seven miles (11 km) from Downtown Las Vegas, with a large sign built in front of the construction site announcing it was a William R. Wilkerson project, with Del Webb Construction as the prime contractor and Richard Stadelman (who later made renovations to the El Rancho Las Vegas) the architect.
Benjamin Franklin
Benjamin Franklin built the library.
the first wooden clock
It opened in January of 1926
It would have been built in 1957
It was built to symbolize what he does. It was originally the Delaware River Bridge. It was basically designed in dedication to him.
No. The first railroad was built in England.
Benjamin Wright
Benjamin Banneker
Benjamin Banneker
Benjamin Banneker