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Yes. Or it was a long hike up the Empire State Building(built in 1931). Simple Elevators were used in the 3rd Century BC. It wasn't until Elisha Otis developed an elevator that had safety brakes in 1853, did the public feel comfortable to use them in buildings. He built a steam elevator.

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