A fascinating 80 years: join the editors of Industrial Paint & Powder as we take a year-long journey through 80 years of coatings industry history--our history and yours.

This year, Industrial Paint & Powder celebrates its 80th year of serving the coatings industry. The magazine began life in November 1924 as a monthly periodical called Industrial Finishing. In 1993, the magazine was renamed Industrial Paint & Powder to reflect the growing powder market and our coverage of it. In each issue throughout this year, we will reprint portions of past issues, beginning this month with coverage of the years 1924 to 1929. You'll read about the companies, technologies and events that helped shape the modern coatings industry, as well as the world in which we live. We hope you enjoy the trip.

 
World happenings 
 
1924 
 
The cost of living: 
 
New house                                                       $7.720 
Average income                                                  $2,196 
New car                                                           $265 
Average rent                                             $18 per month 
Harvard University 
  tuition                                                $250 per year 
Movie ticket                                                     $0.15 
Gasoline                                              $0.11 per gallon 
Postage stamp                                                    $0.02 
Ground coffee                                          $0.20 per pound 
Hamburger                                              $0.13 per pound 
 
Births: …