1. Elevator — 2023-12-30 12:44:08

   …[[Yorkshire]]. Hornor (or Horner 12/6/1785–14/3/1844) learned surveying and engineering from his brother-in-law. He conjured up an elaborat…
   …t machinery". The project proved so expensive that his backer, Rowland Stephenson MP, had to flee to America in 1828, Hornor fled soon after settling in New York around 1829 where Elisha Otis lived. He died in penury (extreme poverty) in 1844. …

2. Passenger Lift — 2016-06-21 13:31:46

   …Passenger Lift :: [[CategoryIndustry]] === Thomas Hornor 1829 === {{redirect page="Elevator"}}…

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