The Economic Times

In 1853, an American industrialist invented the revolutionizing safety elevator giving birth to a whole new industry and solving a crucial problem being faced during industrial revolution: How Elisha Otis invention changed the world?

In 1853, an American industrialist Elisha Otis invented the safety elevator giving birth to a whole new industry and solving a crucial problem being faced during industrial revolution. His safety brake stopped elevator platforms from falling when ropes broke. The invention helped make passenger elevators safer, supported taller buildings and contributed to the growth of modern cities.