Frank J. Sprague was an American naval officer and inventor born on July 25, 1857 in Milford, CT. He is best known for his pioneering work in the development of electrical motors, electric railways, and elevators, which revolutionized urban development and allowed cities to expand in size. His inventions had a lasting impact on the modern world.
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💰 Net worth: $100K - $1M
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About
American naval officer and Inventor who developed the first electrical motors, electric railways, and elevators. His inventions greatly helped expand the size of cities and promoted urban development.
Before Fame
Developing an interest in power plants from his days in the Navy, he briefly worked under Thomas Edison after the military, and developed his own electric motor.
Trivia
His urban rail systems supplanted horse-drawn carts in cities within years, and he came up with the idea of 'express' elevators that went nonstop to higher floors.
Family Life
He was born in Milford, Connecticut.
Associated With
Elisha Otis's elevator company was initially a competitor of his, until the two businesses merged.