Technology • Video

Technology made Florida available to millions of visitors and new residents: dredges drained land for building, air conditioners tempered the climate, DDT conquered mosquitoes, and interstates propelled family-laden station wagons. In these video clips, Florida historian Gary Mormino and environmental historian Jack Davis talk about the impact of technology on modern Florida’s development.

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	Air Conditioning Tempers Humid Living Conditions The proliferation of air conditioners made Florida’s climate more attractive for year-round living. ...read more
	Automobiles and Interstates Spur Florida Development The automobile's impact on Florida’s growth and development is described in this segment by environm ...read more
	DDT Elminates Pesky Mosquitoes The eradication of mosquitoes by the pesticide DDT spurred Florida’s growth. ...read more