Historical Events tagged with "elevator"
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Technology & Innovation
Elisha Otis Installs First Safety Elevator
March 23rd, 1857 167 years ago
Elisha Otis installed the first safety elevator at 488 Broadway in New York City in 1857, demonstrating his innovative design that included a mechanism preventing the elevator from falling if the hoisting cable broke. This groundbreaking invention made skyscrapers feasible by allowing safe vertical transportation, significantly impacting urban architecture and engineering. The elevator showcased Otis's commitment to safety and revolutionized building designs in bustling cities.
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