EPISODE · Mar 23, 2026 · 14 MIN
The First Passenger Elevator
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March 23, 1857. Elisha Otis installs the first commercial passenger elevator in New York, setting the stage for the modern skyscraper. Support the show! Join Into History for ad-free listening and more. History Daily is a co-production of Airship and Noiser.Go to HistoryDaily.com for more history, daily.
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