Brian B.
9/27/2024
Surprising history of the tabulating machine from the 1800s! Incredible find along the C&O Canal today. A simple punch card tabulating machine was perfected in this building and then used for...
Herman Hollerith
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1054 31st St NW
Washington, DC 20007
Herman Hollerith was a pioneering figure in the development of data processing technology, best known for perfecting the punched card tabulating machine in Washington, DC. His innovations revolutionized the way information was processed, with significant applications in the US Census of 1890 and various industries including railroads and insurance.
In 1911, Hollerith sold his tabulating machine company to what would become IBM, which continued to utilize the building for punched card production until just before World War II. His contributions laid the groundwork for modern computer systems, marking a significant milestone in the history of industry and commerce.
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