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Lewis Howard Latimer

Water Closet For Railroad Cars

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Lewis Latimer - Water Closet For Railroad Cars

Lewis Latimer - Water Closet For Railroad Cars

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Lewis Howard Latimer invented a water closet for railroad cars and received patent #147,363 on 2/10/1874.

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