Canadian activist Louis Moffitt was killed because of this invention while trying to disrupt construction of the Four Seasons Centre in Toronto.
Wikipedia claims Duluth inventor Alexander Miles "is known for improving" this invention. Canadian activist Louis Moffitt was killed because of this invention while trying to disrupt construction of the Four Seasons Centre in Toronto. In Gunter Grass' Too Far Afield, Grass metaphorically describes one of these devices, called a "paternoster," found in the East German security building. Marvin Stern and George Gamow noted the "paradox" of this invention while making observations in an office building. A pioneering demonstration of this device terrified onlookers at the 1854 World's Fair. Visitors utilize this invention while undergoing the Twilight Zone Tower of Terror Ride. For 10 points, identify this invention which had a safety type developed by Elisha Otis, and which you typically ride to reach floors of high buildings.
Wikipedia claims Duluth inventor Alexander Miles "is known for improving" this invention.
Elevator [accept Lift, accept Paternoster until mentioned]