The History of Elevators From Top to Bottom
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The History of Elevators From Top to Bottom
Elisha Graves Otis invented the brake used in modern elevators that made skyscrapers a practical reality. Learn more about the history of elevators.
Aug 11, 2019
First Elevator History
U.S. Elevator Corp.
U.S. Elevator Corp.
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Feb 25, 2019
Has it been 170 years already? Time sure has flown by since Elisha Otis sold his first elevator in 1853 and demonstrated his safety brake invention at the 1854 World’s Fair at the Crystal Palace in New York. Today, we’re embracing our safety legacy and we’re continuing to build the future as the leader in the world’s elevator and escalator manufacturing, installation, and service company. Thank you to all of our colleagues, customers, and partners throughout the years who have made this possible
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Has it been 170 years already? Time sure has flown by since Elisha Otis sold his first elevator in 1853 and demonstrated his safety brake invention at the 1854 World’s Fair at the Crystal Palace in New York. Today, we’re embracing our safety legacy and we’re continuing to build the future as the leader in the world’s elevator and escalator manufacturing, installation, and service company. Thank you to all of our colleagues, customers, and partners throughout the years who have made this possible
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