Industrial New York

Summary In the 19th century New York City experience a flood immigrants which, coupled with parasites, disease and political corruption, created one of the most hazardous living environments in history. This program tells the story of the people and technology that brought the city's filth under control. But progress is not without its set backs. Enter Thomas Midgley, Jr.

S1.E3 ∙ Industrial New York

Directed : Unknown

Written : Unknown

Stars : Dan Snow Richard Shepherd Damian Mitchell Steve Pound

7.3

Details

Genres : Documentary

Release date : Apr 18, 2011

Countries of origin : United Kingdom

Official sites : BBC

Language : English

Production companies : British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)

Summary In the 19th century New York City experience a flood immigrants which, coupled with parasites, disease and political corruption, created one of the most hazardous living environments in history. This program tells the story of the people and technology that brought the city's filth under control. But progress is not without its set backs. Enter Thomas Midgley, Jr.

Details

Genres : Documentary

Release date : Apr 18, 2011

Countries of origin : United Kingdom

Official sites : BBC

Language : English

Production companies : British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)

All Filters