1. The Rise of the Pinkerton Agency
Founded in 1850 by Allan Pinkerton, the Pinkerton Agency quickly established itself as America’s first major private detective firm. Its growth was propelled by industrialists eager to safeguard assets against rising crime and labor unrest. The agency’s motto—”We Never Sleep”—and its iconic all-seeing eye logo soon came to symbolize unyielding vigilance and surveillance. As History documents, Pinkerton’s influence expanded rapidly after the Civil War, setting new standards for investigative work and private security across the nation.
