Passenger Elevators

Elevators are among the most indispensable technologies in modern architecture, yet they are often overlooked or taken for granted. In 'Passenger Elevators', Thomas E. Brown provides a detailed account of the history and technology of these amazing machines. From the earliest industrial lifts to the most advanced high-speed elevators today, Brown covers it all. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in engineering, architecture, or the history of technology.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.