Elevators

History of the Elevator

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    Harry Waterman created the concept of the elevator.

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    Elisha Graves Otis patented the safety brake.

    Otis patented the safety brake for the elevator.
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    Otis demonstrated safety brake

    The first time Otis' demonstrated the steam powered elevator safety brake.
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    First Installation of the Elevator

    otis' safety elevators were installed the the first skyscraper, built in Chicago.
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    Otis created gear-less traction

    Otis updated elevators with the gear-less traction system that included cables and electricity.
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    Otis updated design of elevator

    Otis developed a new design for elevators.
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    Elevators Installed in world's tallest building

    57 elevators were installed in the world's tallest building.
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    Present

    Otis' company is the world's leading elevator manufacturer. Elevators are constantly updating with new technology and designs.