On December 23, 1919, inventor Alice H. Parker, patented her design for the gas heating furnace, which revolutionized how people heat their homes. Parker’s invention made it no longer necessary to stock and burn wood in a traditional furnace, which presented a high fire risk when left unattended.
Parker’s innovative design has provided central heating to millions of homes and buildings world-wide.
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