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Elisha Graves Otis

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Noun1.Elisha Graves OtisElisha Graves Otis - United States inventor who manufactured the first elevator with a safety device (1811-1861)
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It is particularly gratifying to unveil the NextStep escalator this year, the 150th anniversary of the invention of the safety elevator by our founder, Elisha Graves Otis.
Otis Elevator introduces new technology. (Technology) by Real Estate Weekly
In 1852, Elisha Graves Otis installed the first passenger elevator in a retail store in New York.
Riding high by Hugel, Bob / Science World
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