In this powerful episode of The Forbidden Frequency, we journey into the overlooked legacy of Alexander Miles, the 19th-century Black inventor whose life-saving innovation changed how we move through space—yet whose name rarely appears in the story of modern engineering. From his beginnings as a barber in Ohio to becoming one of the wealthiest African Americans in the Pacific Northwest, Miles's invention—the automatic elevator door—helped prevent untold accidents and became a foundational element of vertical safety in modern architecture.
Told in a single, seamless narrative by your host, this episode blends biography, mechanical insight, and historical reflection to explore how one man’s vision quietly shaped everyday life for millions. This is more than an elevator story—it’s a story about visibility, legacy, and the quiet genius of those history tries to forget.
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