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Inventors, engineers and architects who built the machines, networks and skylines.
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Thomas Edison 1847–1931Technology & InventionInventor and scientist whose research laboratory model and electrical innovations transformed modern life.
Eli Whitney 1765–1825Technology & InventionInventor of the cotton gin, which revolutionized Southern agriculture and had profound economic impacts.
George Westinghouse 1846–1914Engineering & ArchitectureEngineer and industrialist who championed alternating current and founded the Westinghouse Electric Company.
Cyrus McCormick 1809–1884Technology & InventionInventor of the mechanical reaper that transformed agriculture and fed a growing nation.
Samuel Colt 1814–1862Technology & InventionIndustrialist who popularized the revolver and pioneered interchangeable parts in manufacturing.
Gustavus Franklin Swift 1839–1903Engineering & ArchitectureMeatpacking pioneer who developed the refrigerated rail car, transforming the food industry.