At the end of the 19th century cultural and social life gave Pula a brand-new start. Credit for overall expansion was contributed by Austro-Hungarian Monarchy, which turned Pula into a primary war harbor when the Arsenal was built. That was the reason why people from different culture, nationalities and social-economic statuses came to Pula. Arsenal and navy replaced agriculture, which was the most representative sector until then. The expansion lasted from 1850. until 1918. In that long-lasting period Pula´s old perspective was changed completely. In the 1910. the city counted 58 562 habitats. Industrialization and modernization helped Pula's progress which resulted in a new gas plant, water supply, railway, electric power and a trolley. Except for the most necessary content for Pula's habitats, new bars and restaurants were opened. Most importantly, that was the period of time for the awakening of people's interest in culture, which was disregarded until then. By opening new theaters, Marine Casino and first cinematographic projections, Pula was side by side with other big cities. Through diversity of daily and weekly newspaper's writings, the information connected to many events and how they become a part of everyday life is found out. The press did not just followed the information regarding the theater, cultural and social events, but it was also written about everything that was happening in Pula. Articles from the newspaper Pola, Il popolo Istriano and Il Giornaletto di Pola, which were studied in the fifteen-year intervals starting with the year 1884., showcase the real cultural and social life picture that took place in the Austro-Hungarian Monarchy in the transition from 19th to 20th century.