New York City surpassed Philadelphia in population by 1790, but with the construction of roads, canals, and railroads, Philadelphia became the first major industrial city in the United States.
Large-scale construction projects for new roads, canals, and railroads made Philadelphia the first major industrial city in the United States. New York City surpassed Philadelphia in population by 1790.
New York City surpassed Philadelphia in population by 1790. Large-scale construction projects for new roads, canals, and railroads made Philadelphia the first major industrial city in the United States.
New York City surpassed Philadelphia in population by 1790. Large-scale construction projects for new roads, canals, and railroads made Philadelphia the first major industrial city in the United States.