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Founding of Otis Elevator Company
- When
- 1853
- Where
- Yonkers
Otis founded the Otis Elevator Company in Yonkers, New York, in 1853, establishing the world's first elevator factory.
The Otis Elevator Company was founded in Yonkers, New York, in 1853. The company opened the world's first elevator factory on the Hudson River near present-day Vark Street. This event marked the beginning of Otis's industrial operations in the region.
Sources
- Otis Worldwide Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-05
- Yonkers, New York Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-03
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