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Elisha Otis and the Invention of the Safety Elevator

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Always Has Been: Chapter 1

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In 1852, American inventor Elisha Otis revolutionized building design and urban development with the invention of the safety elevator. Addressing the problem of elevator safety, Otis introduced an innovative braking system that prevented elevators from plummeting should their cables fail. This transformative development was pivotal in enabling the construction of taller buildings, facilitating urban expansion, and shaping city skylines worldwide. Otis's safety elevator marked a significant milestone in architectural progress and modern urbanization.

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