Industrialization of the Ruhr and Saxony (1871-1914)

1. Chemnitz recognized early as “Saxon Manchester”

   Jan 1, 1859Labels: Chemnitz, Textile Industry

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2. Sächsische Maschinenfabrik AG begins as joint-stock firm

   Mar 24, 1870Labels: S chsische, Richard Hartmann

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3. German Empire founded, accelerating heavy-industry demand

   Jan 18, 1871Labels: German Empire, Ruhr

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4. Dresdner Bank founded, expanding industrial credit networks

   Nov 12, 1872Labels: Dresdner Bank, Dresden

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5. Gründerkrach triggers long industrial downturn pressures

   May 9, 1873Labels: Gr nderkrach, Vienna Bourse

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6. Reichsbank founded to centralize note issuance

   Jan 1, 1876Labels: Reichsbank

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7. Imperial Patent Office established under new Patent Act

   Jul 1, 1877Labels: Imperial Patent, Patent Act

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8. Hamburg joins Zollverein, integrating major port trade

   Oct 15, 1888Labels: Hamburg, Zollverein

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9. Thyssen’s Gewerkschaft Deutscher Kaiser consolidated

   Sep 29, 1891Labels: Gewerkschaft Deutscher, Thyssen

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10. Rhenish-Westphalian Coal Syndicate cartel formed in Essen

    Jan 1, 1893Labels: RWKS, Essen

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11. RWE founded as municipal electricity utility in Essen

    Apr 25, 1898Labels: RWE, Essen

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12. Siemens-Schuckertwerke created in heavy-current consolidation

    Mar 1, 1903Labels: Siemens-Schuckertwerke, Siemens

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