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This is a 1950 magazine advertisement for Roper Gas Ranges made by the Geo. D. Roper Corporation, Rockford, Illinois.
George D. Roper founded the company in the late 19th century, primarily as a manufacturer of home appliances, pumps and other industrial products. Roper Industries is currently a diversified industrial company that produces engineered products and services to customers in over 100 countries. The company has four main business lines: Industrial Technology, Radio Frequency (RF) Technology, Scientific and Industrial Imaging and Energy Systems and Controls.
The company is headquartered in Sarasota, Florida.
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