November 8th 2023.
As winter approaches, the temperature can drop to unbearably low levels. We owe a debt of gratitude to Alice H. Parker for her ingenius invention that changed home heating forever. Parker was born in 1895 in Morristown, New Jersey and was a Black inventor in the early 20th century. Her invention of a central heating system that used natural gas made heating homes safer and quicker.
Before Parker's invention homes relied on coal-burning stoves and open fireplaces to stay warm. She wanted to create a way that allowed heat to disperse throughout a home, while also improving safety and efficiency. Her unique idea to use natural gas provided a more abundant and cleaner resource. This revolutionary invention helped reduce the use of coal and decreased the risks associated with older methods of generating heat.
Parker was one of the few Black women inventors of her time. In 1919 she received a patent for her central heating system. People no longer had to gather around stoves or fireplaces to get warm.
The impact of Parker's invention has been recognized, studied and refined by engineers and manufacturers. This has led to the central heating systems that are used in our homes today. We can thank Alice H. Parker for her contribution to home heating which has made our lives much easier and safer during the colder winter months.
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