visit our contact form and say hello to our friendly staff. We are happy to serve you and answer any questions you may have. - Your Friends at Overhead Door You won't find his name in history books, but Overhead Door Corporation’s founder, C. G. Johnson, invented the upward-lifting garage door in 1921 and the electric garage door opener in 1926. For nearly 90 years, the Overhead Door brand has stood for product quality and expertise, as well as professional service. Today, Overhead Door is one of the most-recognized and respected brands in the garage door industry. With our nationwide network of more than 450 authorized Ribbon Distributors, we are a leading provider of overhead and garage door systems, and we continue to lead the way with innovative solutions and unmatched professional installation, service and support that keeps customers coming back. From commercial and industrial overhead doors and access systems to residential garage doors and openers, Overhead Door Co. of Wilmington combines quality, dependable products with reliable service to consistently give home and business owners confidence and peace of mind.
To celebrate the 110th anniversary of Coldwell Banker Real Estate, we’re taking a trip down memory lane to reminisce about some of the greatest innovations in home technology over the past 110 years. In this post, we’ll highlight some key inventions from 1906 to 1950. We’ve got an anniversary to celebrate – Coldwell Banker Real Estate turns 110 this year! In its lifetime, the company has seen real estate evolve, not only in terms of the market for homes, but also in terms of the things inside of our homes. To celebrate the 110th anniversary, we’ve cracked open and dusted off a few history books to learn a bit more about the biggest “smart” home innovations since 1906. In this post, we’ll look at the biggest breakthroughs from 1906 to 1950. This period saw the introduction of household appliances and machines, ranging from vacuum cleaners to food processors, all of which made Americans more comfortable with using electricity to cook and clean within their homes.
In 1939, soon after domestic technology took off, Popular Mechanics Magazine predicted what would be inside the “Electric Home of the Future.” Within their crystal ball, the publication predicted that the home would center upon its power supply and appliances. The issue predicted television, lighting control, central air conditioning and video recording – all of which we know now have become staples of homes across the U.S. Imagine how the 1939 Popular Mechanics writers would have swooned at the sight of a Nest Thermostat or Lutron Lighting System! Want to learn the birthdates of some of your favorite home appliances? We’ve broken down a small timeline of the early 20th century’s best “smart” home innovations! 1909: Electric Toaster – Frank Shailor of GE first filed a patent for the electric toaster, however, it only heated the bread on one side, so you had to turn the bread halfway through to get an equally crunchy slice of toast. 1913: Refrigerator – Refrigeration devices for commercial use were around in the 1800s, but it wasn’t until 1913 that refrigerators for the home were invented.
1915: Clothes Dryer – Around 1900, the electronic washing machine was invented by a Ford Motor Company worker from New Jersey. It took another 15 years for the electric tumbler clothes dryer to be introduced. 1924: Dishwasher – The first-ever dishwasher was invented in 1886. However, the first dishwasher that remotely resembles modern models was created in 1924. 1926: Electronic Garage Door Opener – The overhead garage door was invented in 1921, but it had to be lifted manually. A few years later, in 1926, the electric garage door opener was invented. Late 1920s: Electric Oven – Electric ovens were invented around 1880 – 1900, but they did not become common until the late 1920s as electricity technology improved. Late 1940s: TVs – An electronic TV was first displayed in 1927, but it wasn’t until after World War II, in the late 1940s, when TVs really became prevalent. Check back tomorrow for Part Two: key inventions from 1950 to the present and our predictions for beyond.
110 anniversary coldwell banker smart home For over 50 years, Overhead Door Company of Sioux City has been serving Siouxland from its original location. Siouxland receives a longstanding commitment to service and superior workmanship from a company that not only specializes in garage doors, but actually invented them. We open doors to quality. While the concept of the automatic door hasn’t changed much in the last 50 years, how it responds, operates, and looks certainly has. Today, the best garage doors in Siouxland can be programmed to your cell phone and can function on nearly silent belt motors. We also carry and install garage doors in several styles, materials, and finishes, all aimed to match your home’s style, period, and personality. We open doors to possibilities. We are an Overhead Door Red Ribbon distributor, which means we offer unequaled expertise in the Overhead Door’s innovative product line. It means we are uniquely positioned to find the best garage door for your home.
Our free estimate process includes accurate measurements and style assessments. Using today’s technology, we can take a picture of your home and virtually install a huge assortment of door styles and colors until we find just the right one. We open doors to affordability. With our selection and sales experience, we can offer the best garage door in the business for a competitive price, and peace of mind is always included with every install. We open our doors to the community. This means we are active members of the Siouxland Chamber and the Siouxland Homebuilders Association. It also means we support and participate in events, functions, and clubs that are important to our community. You’ll see our logo and our faces at Saturday in the Park Sioux City Art Center The Boys Club of Sioux City When you have been in the garage door business as long as we have, you need to be passionate about it. Our motivation is simple: Your garage door is often the last thing you see when you leave and the first thing you see when you come home.