Elisha Graves Otis invented the first safety elevator in New York City on March 23, 1853. It used a steam-powered rope with toothed guide rails and catches to stop the elevator from falling in the event the rope broke. The safety elevator was first installed and demonstrated at Broadway in New York City.

1. Safety Elevator By Emily Williamson

2. Who invented it? The safety elevator was invented by a man named Elisha Graves Otis.

3. Where and When was it invented? The safety elevator was made in New York. The time March 23,1853. One of the first places it was used was Broad Way. Fun Fact

4. How the first Safety Elevator made? The safety elevator was first installed and I quote: Safe steam powered rope elevator with toothed guide rails and catches in the late 1850’s.

5. credits Google: The first passenger Google: Safety Elevator

6. Bibliography &quot;Otis, Elisha Grave and the Elevator Invention.&quot; Essortment Articles: Free Online Articles on Health, Science, Education & More.. Web. 14 Dec. 2010. <http://www.essortment.com/all/elevatorotisel_rmhx.htm>. &quot;Otis, Elisha Grave and the Elevator Invention.&quot; Essortment Articles: Free Online Articles on Health, Science, Education & More.. Web. 14 Dec. 2010. <http://www.essortment.com/all/elevatorotisel_rmhx.htm>.