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| − | In real life, {{W|Jesse W. Reno}} (1861-1947) invented the first working {{W|escalator}}. The city of [[Reno]], [[Nevada]] was not named after him, but for his father Major-General {{W|Jesse L. Reno}}. | + | In real life, {{W|Jesse W. Reno}} (1861-1947) invented the first working {{W|escalator}}. The image is based on the real photograph taken in 1903 at {{W|R. H. White|R. H. White Department Store}} in [[Boston]].[http://www.granger.com/results.asp?image=0013553] [http://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-escalator-1903-notis-duplex-cleat-type-escalator-installed-in-1903-95449127.html] The city of [[Reno]], [[Nevada]] was not named after him, but for his father Major-General {{W|Jesse L. Reno}}. |
== Appearances == | == Appearances == | ||
Latest revision as of 04:11, February 23, 2024
Jesse W. Reno
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Jesse W. Reno was an American inventor. He is a member of Homer Simpson's Lazy Hall of Fame.
History[edit]
Homer includes Reno in The Lazy Hall of Fame for his invention of the escalator, which was a vast improvement over stairs in getting a people up a hill with the least amount of effort: "The stairs move and you just stand there!"
Behind the Laughter[edit]
In real life, Jesse W. Reno (1861-1947) invented the first working escalator. The image is based on the real photograph taken in 1903 at R. H. White Department Store in Boston.[1] [2] The city of Reno, Nevada was not named after him, but for his father Major-General Jesse L. Reno.
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