Did you know there are currently over 900,000 elevators in operation in the United States? Or did you know that elevators, statistically, are the safest way to travel? Join us as we enjoy more elevator fun facts below: Elevators are 20x safer to use than escalators. It’s safer to ride in an elevator than in… Read more »
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The History of the Elevator
The elevator has been around for a long time, even in primitive forms. In fact, its origins lie in Ancient Greece where pulley systems led to the first lift. Let’s take a brief look at the history of the elevator right up till today’s modern conveniences. Ancient Times It is widely thought that Archimedes invented… Read more »
The Origin of the Dumbwaiter
Dumbwaiters are a pretty neat invention, but they look a lot different now than they did back when they originated. The dumbwaiters of today look like small freight elevators; not so decades and centuries ago. In a nutshell, the modern dumbwaiter in a home is a small lift that works by remote-controlled electric operation, moving… Read more »
Did You Know? All About Elevators
We bet you don’t really think about elevators! Well, we are here to let you know all the little things you never realized, from fun facts to interesting musings. Did You Know? Every three days, elevators carry the equivalent of the entire Earth’s population, according to Elevator History. Did You Know? The inventor of the… Read more »
The Evolution of the Elevator
Elevators have changed a lot in the past 120 years. The first elevators arrived as far back as the 1820s, although some records show the use of primitive elevator systems in ancient Roman times. Buildings.com says the 19th century brought steam- and water-power elevators designed to convey materials in factories and warehouses, operating through the… Read more »
The Rule of 13: Why Isn’t There a 13th Floor?
For those astute observers out there, you may have noticed that many hotels and office buildings don’t have a 13th floor. How could this legend about the unluckiness of the number 13 pervade even the hospitality industry? Are we all that superstitious to the point of excluding a whole floor? Apparently, yes. And apparently, there… Read more »