Philip B. Downing
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| Gender | Male |
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| Born | Ontario |
| Canada | |
| Job | Inventor |
| Date of birth | March 22,1857 |
| Zodiac sign | Aries |
| Died | Boston |
| Massachusetts | |
| United States | |
| Known for | Inventing the street letter box, and operating street railway switches |
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| ID | 509524 |
Philip B. Downing Life story
Philip B. Downing was an African American inventor from Providence, Rhode Island. He best known for his two most significant inventions, the street letter box, and operating street railway switches. Philip had a long career in Boston, Massachusetts as a postal clerk.
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