Heather: What other major cultural, political, and economic situations were taking place at the time of your work on the elevator shaft?
Alexander Miles: While being recognized for my work on the elevator shaft, I was President of the Colored Republican Club of Duluth. Also, in the 1890s', Wyoming was admitted as the 44th state which was a huge deal for America.
Map Of Alexander Miles's Hometown.
Waukesha, Wisconsin
U.S. Patent Seal
Alexander Miles received this patent seal for his invention on the elevator.
Barber Shop
Before his work on the elevator, Alexander was really interested in hair products and working in a barber shop.
Alexander Miles
Elevator
This is a sketch that Alexander Miles drew of his idea to improve the elevator shaft.
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