1850
| 1850 • Lehman Brothers is established in Montgomery, Alabama. |
1915
Age: 65y
| 1915 • The Pennsylvania Railroad begins electrified commuter rail service between Paoli and Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, using overhead AC trolley wires for power. This type of system is later used in long-distance passenger trains between New York City, Washington, D.C., and Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. |