The first elevators didn't sell well because they were expensive, but found some initial success as luxury items in hotels in New York, London and Paris. "They were beautifully designed rooms with upholstered seats and mirrors on the walls, sometimes even a small chandelier hanging down from the center of the car," said Gray. They often were called "ascending room" or "upstairs omnibus," borrowing words from other transportation systems. Have you ridden in a historical "birdcage" elevator?

Elevators have also played a significant role in the development of modern architecture, providing architects with the ability to design taller and more complex structures. The elevator was an important aspect of the Eiffel Tower built in 1887. Have you ever ridden the elevator in the Eiffel Tower?

Frank J Sprague was one of the world's great electrical inventors. Using his unique constant speed motors he pioneered the use of electricity to first power electric elevators, followed by street railways (trolleys), and finally urban transit systems such as elevated railways, subways, and commuter rail. Combining these systems with his pioneering multiple unit control system (MU) he transformed urban transportation on a national and ultimately global scale. Were you aware that the system to operate elevators electrically was also used to power trolleys, subways and trains?

Ultra Modern Elevators, the unsung heroes of skyscrapers and high-rise buildings, have come a long way since their invention. Gone are the days of creaky, slow, and claustrophobic boxes. Say hello to the new kind of elevator: magnetic levitation elevators, also known as maglev elevators. These elevators are shaking up the vertical transportation game and taking it to new heights! Have you ridden in a maglev elevator?

Ultimately elevator (lifts) need to keep moving people through buildings and ensuring that this happens safely is paramount. Using a combination of sensors and devices to monitor elevator (lift) equipment offers simpler monitoring and maintenance organisation based on data received. Gathering data such as lift doors with high levels of use, frequency and distance of travel and number of door cycles completed can help to pinpoint future issues and where maintenance may be needed. Understanding humidity, temperature, vibration and other factors can be highly beneficial for optimising elevator (lift) travel, benefiting both passengers and lift maintenance providers. Have you ridden in a smart elevator (lift)?