On this day in 1857, the first commercial elevator began operation inside a New York City department store.See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

On this day in 1857, the first commercial elevator began operation inside a New York City department store. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this day in 1857, the first commercial elevator began operation inside a New York City department store.See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="noopener noreferrer">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

Elisha Otis installs the first commercial elevator - March 23rd, 1857

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Elisha Otis installs the first commercial elevator - March 23rd, 1857

Elisha Otis installs the first commercial elevator - March 23rd, 1857