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What is elisha Otis best known for?
Elisha Otis is best known for inventing the first elevator
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)
Which school did Elisha Graves Otis go to?
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.
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.
Who did elisha Otis marry?
Elisha Otis married 2 people first he married to Susan A Houghton then she died and he got married to Betsy A Boyd
What was the name of Elisha Otis's wife?
Susan A. Houghton
Who was the inventor of the elevator?
Elisha Graves Otis
When was Elisha Otis born?
Elisha Otis was born on August 3, 1811.
What is Elisha Otis's birthday?
Elisha Otis was born on August 3, 1811.
Did elisha graves Otis have kids?
Yes two boys Charles and Norton with his first wife Susan a. Houghton.
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 Otis best known for?
Elisha Otis is best known for inventing the first elevator
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
