Elisha Otis

Elisha Graves Otis (August 3, 1811 – April 8, 1861) was an American industrialist and founder of the Otis Elevator Company. In 1853, he invented a safety device that prevents elevators from falling if the hoisting cable fails.

Elisha Graves Otis
Elisha Graves Otis
Born(1811-08-03)August 3, 1811
Montpelier, Vermont, United States
DiedApril 8, 1861(1861-04-08) (aged 49)
Yonkers, New York, United States
NationalityAmerican
OccupationEngineer
Known forFounder of the Otis Elevator Company
Spouse(s)Susan Houghton, Elizabeth Otis
ChildrenCharles Rollin Otis, Norton Prentice Otis
Engineering career
ProjectsElevators
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