At the end of the 19th century, there were three major technological advancements that made the American Dream possible for middle class families resulting in an expansion of American suburbs. The streetcar, balloon frame construction, and pattern book house all made the suburban home affordable to the average American. The streetcar provided Americans with easy access to cheap and reliable transportation to and from the suburb and city. Many cities like New York, Los Angeles, Cleveland, and Columbus adopted the new technology. The cost of riding the regularly scheduled urban transportation system included fares that were as cheap as five cents and included free transfers. The streetcar gave birth to the streetcar suburb which was different
