A cotton warehouse has been at the riverfront since at least the late 1800s, Harper said, and was first owned by W.S. Persinger. The warehouse, and later the gin, was so profitable that Persinger ...

On this day in 1793, young inventor Eli Whitney had his U.S. patent for the cotton gin approved, an invention that would definitely have an impact on social and economic conditions that led to the ...

Cotton was 'king' in the plantation economy of the Deep South. ... “First cotton gin” from Harpers Weekly. 1869 illustration depicting event of some 70 years earlier by William L. Sheppard.

This gin was exhibited at the World's Fair, in London, where it was commended, and adopted as best calculated to promote the growth of cotton in India, Egypt, Turkey, Italy and Brazil.

As reported by ArtDaily, the machine, which dates to the early 1800s, but is not thought to be a Whitney original, is expected to fetch upwards of $10,000 at the Americana & Political Signature ...

Cotton gin dust emissions Date: July 5, 2011 Source: USDA/Agricultural Research Service Summary: The last of seven cotton gins is being tested this year as the fieldwork for a major 4-year cotton ...

Don't miss out on the headlines from Central Queensland. Followed categories will be added to My News. This year marks the 40th anniversary of the Queensland Cotton Emerald Cotton Gin, and the ...