Episode 1660
Iron Ore Discovery & Bissell Sweeper | September 19
Today in 1844, William Austin Burt discovered iron ore in Michigan's Upper…
Michigan Minute · WKAR Public Media
September 19, 20251m 0s
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Show Notes
Today in 1844, William Austin Burt discovered iron ore in Michigan's Upper Peninsula, fueling future steel production. On September 15, 1876, Melville Bissell was granted a patent for the mechanical carpet sweeper. After his death, his wife Anna successfully led the Bissell Company, becoming one of America's first female CEOs.