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Elisha Otis is best known for inventing the first elevator
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When did Elisha Otis get married to Susan?
1834
What did Elisha Otis invent in 1852?
"Elisha Otis invented a safety device that prevented elevators from falling if the hoisting cable broke. He worked on this device while living in Yonkers, New York in 1852, and had a finished product in 1854." (www.wikipedia.com)
Why is Elisha Otis famous?
He created the safety brake in elevators. Without him new york city would be two stories high
What did elisha graves Otis invent?
The elevator ('lift' in the UK). He did not invent the elevator(lift). He invented the elevator brake system.
What was Amelia Earhart's mothers name?
Amy Otis Earhart. It should be noted that (Amy) is the nickname for Amelia. Somewhat curiously she died on Halloween of l963. It is not known if she was related to the Elevator manufacturer. (Different sort of Lift!)
Who was the inventor of the elevator?
Elisha Graves Otis
What education did Elisha Otis have?
Elisha Otis did not have a formal education. He was largely self-taught and apprenticed as a wagon builder and later as a mechanic, gaining practical skills and knowledge that would later lead to his invention of the safety elevator.
What is Elisha Otis's birthday?
Elisha Otis was born on August 3, 1811.
When was Elisha Otis born?
Elisha Otis was born on August 3, 1811.
What award did Elisha Otis win?
Did Elisha Otis win any rewards and what awards
When was Elisha Graves Otis born?
Elisha Graves Otis was born on August 3, 1811.
What is Elisha Graves Otis's birthday?
elisha Otis was 50 when he died He was actually 49 when he passed, 4 months short of being 50.
What does the picture of Elisha g Otis at the New York Crystal Palace look like?
What is Elisha G. Otis natoinality
How did elisha Otis die?
diphtheria
How old is Elisha Otis?
Elisha Otis was born on August 3, 1811 and died on April 8, 1861. Elisha Otis would have been 49 years old at the time of death or 203 years old today.
Did elisha graves Otis have children?
Yes, Elisha Graves Otis had children. He had two sons named Charles and Norton Otis.
Where was elisha Otis born'?
Vermont
