Elisha Otis Net Worth

Elisha Otis was a bearded inventor born on August 3, 1811 in Halifax, VT. He is best known for creating and popularizing the first modern elevator, and for founding the Otis Elevator Company. His invention revolutionized the way people moved between floors in buildings, and his company is still a major player in the elevator industry today.
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Age, Biography and Wiki

Birth Day August 3, 1811
Birth Place Halifax, VT
Age 208 YEARS OLD
Died On Apr 8, 1861 (age 49)
Birth Sign Leo

💰 Net worth: $12.0 billion (2024)

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About

Bearded Inventor who created and popularized the first modern elevator and founded the Otis Elevator Company.

Before Fame

He worked as a wagon driver, dollmaker, and mechanic.

Trivia

He demonstrated the safety of his elevators by freefalling in one in a demonstration at the 1854 New York World's Fair.

Family Life

He married Susan A. Houghton in 1834.

Associated With

He made his dramatic presentation at the World's Fair at New York's Crystal Palace where P.T. Barnum used to stage his shows.