Philip B. Downing attended the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), where he studied mechanical engineering. He is known for his inventions, including the mailbox design that contributed to modern postal systems. His education and innovations have had a lasting impact on engineering and communication.
Boston, Massachusetts
The credit of inventing the protective public mailbox(letter-box) goes to the Philip B. Downing, who was from Boston, Massachusetts, had been awarded a U.S. patent(No.462,093) for animprovement to the street letter (mail) box on Oct. 27, 1891.http://www.briskinfo.com/inventions/who-invented-street-letter-drop-mailbox.html
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Rutherford B. Hayes went to Kenyon College (BA) Harvard University (LLB)
1879
what was Philip b downing death. and what year he died
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Boston, Massachusetts
September 3,1871
February 20 1850
oct. 24 , 2009
Philip B. Downing was likely educated in public schools in the United States during the late 19th century when he was growing up. He may have also received further education in design and invention through apprenticeships or specialized courses.
He invented the street letter drop mail box with a door to keep the mail safe.
Paul B Downing is the fake person who invented the mailbox .When Paul L. Downing really invented it.
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The credit of inventing the protective public mailbox(letter-box) goes to the Philip B. Downing, who was from Boston, Massachusetts, had been awarded a U.S. patent(No.462,093) for animprovement to the street letter (mail) box on Oct. 27, 1891.http://www.briskinfo.com/inventions/who-invented-street-letter-drop-mailbox.html
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