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2900 BCE
Pulley
Between 2900 BC up to the 1700 many inventions just like the elevator were made, these inventions were called pulleys. -
Otis elevator
The first elevator was invented in 1857 by Elisha Otis. This event caused Otis to create the "Otis Worldwide" the very popular transportation company. -
Electric Elevator
The first electric elevator was made in 1880 by the German inventor Werner von Siemens -
Higher speeds
The gearless traction electric elevator
could be employed in buildings of
any height and operated at much
higher speeds than steam-powered
elevators. -
Telephone elevator
The first elevator installed with a telephone was installed in the singer building in NYC in 1909