Urban Change in 18th 19th Century America. This paper compares the functions of American urban centers in 1700 and 1900. In 1700 urban centers were few, dominated by London and primarily administrative and service based. By 1900 they had become centers of manufacturing and the locus of Fordism. Also, they were significantly larger, more numerous and dominated by domestic central places rather than London. 3 pgs. Bibliography lists 2 sources. Pages: 3 Bibliography: 2 source(s) listed Filename: 4189 Urban Change America.doc Price: 26.85