- High-rise buildings, including skyscrapers, were built due to a lack of space.

- Trolleys and subways were developed in order to make transportation more efficient.

- Urban parks, such as Central Park, were designed in order to preserve open spaces

Shopping, Sports and Entertainment

- Macy’s opens a nine-story building in New York City.

- Baseball, football and basketball gain in popularity.

- Basketball was invented by James Naismith in 1891.

- Vaudeville shows became extremely popular.

Examples: comedians, song and dance routines, and acrobats

- Music such as ragtime became extremely popular as well.

Example: Scott Joplin – an African American composer

* Music, sports and vaudeville brought Americans from different cultures together and helped to encourage assimilation.