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1863–1935

STAIRS

Oliver Herford

Here's to the man who invented stairs And taught our feet to soar! He was the first who ever burst Into a second floor.

The world would be downstairs to-day Had he not found the key; So let his name go down to fame, Whatever it may be.

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