Going Up!: Elisha Otis's Trip to the Top

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Set in the early 19th century, the story follows Elisha, a young boy captivated by farm machinery, who evolves into an innovative inventor. His breakthrough comes with the creation of a machine that revolutionizes bed-frame production. As he faces challenges in moving heavy machinery, he invents a safety brake, leading to the development of passenger elevators. His successful installation of the first elevator in a New York department store paves the way for skyscrapers, transforming urban architecture forever.