Okay, so it's a little early, but I couldn't wait. July 17 will mark the 110th anniversary of the invention of modern air conditioning. On that date in 1902, Willis Carrier (founder of Carrier Corp.) initialed the mechanical plans for a piece of equipment that would solve humidity problems at a Printing company in Brooklyn, NY. The fundamentals of modern air-conditioning were set in place, and the ball just kept rolling from there. Follow the history of Willis Carrier, the Carrier Corp, & the air conditioner here!
