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The date is unknown, but the Greeks (before Christ) where improving on old designs.

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Who invented the first power elevator?

The first electric elevator was built by Werner von Siemens in 1880.


Where was the first electric elevator built?

In Elisha Graves Otises Laboritory.


Did Benjamin Franklin invent the elevator?

No. The first railroad was built in England.


Where was the first elevator in America installed?

According to Ripley's, The Monte Rio Hotel, built in 1901, in Sonoma County in Northern California, was the first building in the country to have an elevator.


How do I install an elevator system into my home?

An elevator system must be installed when the building is built. There is no way to install an elevator into a structure.


In 1885 the first skyscraper was built and Alicia Graves Otis invented what to help with movement through these buildings?

The lift (or elevator).


Who was Leon Edoux?

He built the first passenger hydraulic elevator. Was also known for building many other machines using hydraulics.


What came first Hydraulic elevator or roped elevator?

Roped (traction) elevators came first. Otis Elevator Company invented the modern elevator in 1853 which used ropes. Otis Elevator Company then also invented the first hydraulic elevator which was installed in 1909 at the Singer Building in New York City (since demolished).


Who invented the elevator in 1859?

gidel moreno was the first lady who invented the elevator


What is the reason why Elisha Graves Otis built elevator brakes?

Elisha invented the elevator brakes so people could safely ride elevators.


What 2 technological innovation enabled the first skyscrapers to be built?

Two technological innovation which enabled the first skyscrapers to be built were the development of the elevator by inventor Elisha Otis and the design of steel structural supports for tall buildings by architect William Le Baron Jenney.


Who invented the first elevator?

Mr.Otis