Facts About 1924

Facts About 1924

During our 100 Year Celebration, we wanted to take a moment and reflect back on what the world was like when Emanuella and Rocco Grappone first started their business: 

A Nation: The American Story

In 1924, with over 114 million people calling the United States home, President Calvin Coolidge was leading the way towards prosperity and progress that continued to pave the way for companies like ours to thrive. 

Innovations Galore

1924 was marked by a few remarkable inventions that continue to shape the world we know today. 

• The Spiral-Bound notebook
• The Loudspeaker
• Telephone
• Telegraph

Discoveries and Entertainment Took Center Stage

While Edwin Hubble was discovering that our galaxy was one among many, Walt Disney captivated imaginations with Alice Comedies, a short film series which blended live action and animation. And that Thanksgiving marked the first Macy’s Day Thanksgiving Parade through the streets of New York City. 

Top Songs on the Music Chart:

• Somebody Loves Me: Paul Whiteman
• Rhapsody in Blue: George Gershwin
• Linger Awhile: Paul Whiteman
• It Had to Be You: Isham Jones

TV & Movies

• The Iron Horse starring George O’Brien and Madge Bellamy
• Girl Shy starring Harold Lloyd and Jobyna Ralston

Sports Champions

• World Series: Washington Senators
• NHL Champion: Montreal Canadiens
• NFL Champion: Cleveland Bulldogs
• 1924 Summer Olympics: USA Brought Home 99 Medals, Including 45 Gold

The Cost of Living: Then and Now

• A Gallon of Gas: 11¢
• A Gallon of Milk: 54¢
• John Deere- $1,000
• A New House- $7,400
• A Postage Stamp- 2¢
• A New Model T- $300
• A Loaf of Bread- 9¢

Born in 1924

• Grappone Automotive Group
• Marlon Brando
• Benny Hill
• Don Knotts
• Buddy Hackett
• Lee Marvin
• John Fay’s Mother