Frances Gabe
American inventor of the Self-Cleaning House (1915-2016) · United States · On the map · Scientists · Died at 101
Frances Gabe was an American inventor best known for designing and building what she described as the world's first self-cleaning house, located in Newberg, Oregon. The house used an automated sprinkler system to wash, rinse, and dry each room and incorporated dozens of her patented inventions.
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Country
United States
Category
Scientists
Type
Scientist
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1915 to 2016 · aged 101
