Fire Escape by Anna Connelly (1887)
- Year invented: 1887
- Invented by: Anna Connelly
- Type of safety device: Fire escape
- Features: Exterior ladder that could be lowered from a window or balcony, attached to a cable anchored to the roof of the building
- Impact: Major breakthrough in fire safety, helped to save many lives, still used today in buildings all over the world
Anna Connelly invented the fire escape in 1887, inspired by a deadly hotel fire where many people died because they were trapped in their rooms. Her fire escape was a simple but effective device that consisted of a ladder that could be lowered from a window or balcony. It helped to save many lives and is still used today in buildings all over the world.
Top 10 Groundbreaking Inventions by Female Innovators in History
Men have always dominated science and inventions, big names like Thomas Edison – Inventor of the Bulb, Nikola Tesla – Inventor of the and AC current, Alexander Graham Bell- Inventor of the Telephone are remembered by many people, but people forget to notice female inventions like Monopoly by Elizabeth “Lizzie” Magie, solar-powered house by Maria Telkes and many more.
In this article, we are going to see some unnoticed female inventors and their inventions.