1834
Elisha Otis is best known for inventing the first elevator
"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)
Elisha Graves Otis did not have a formal education and did not attend school in the traditional sense. He was largely self-taught and learned various skills through apprenticeships and practical experience. His innovations in elevator safety were developed from his hands-on work rather than formal schooling.
He created the safety brake in elevators. Without him new york city would be two stories high
The elevator ('lift' in the UK). He did not invent the elevator(lift). He invented the elevator brake system.
Elisha Otis married 2 people first he married to Susan A Houghton then she died and he got married to Betsy A Boyd
Susan A. Houghton
Elisha Graves Otis
Elisha Otis was born on August 3, 1811.
Elisha Otis was born on August 3, 1811.
Yes two boys Charles and Norton with his first wife Susan a. Houghton.
Did Elisha Otis win any rewards and what awards
Elisha Graves Otis was born on August 3, 1811.
Elisha Otis is best known for inventing the first elevator
elisha Otis was 50 when he died He was actually 49 when he passed, 4 months short of being 50.
What is Elisha G. Otis natoinality
diphtheria