Elevator Collection (#10)

Canada, Ontario, Toronto. Looking up through the elevator ceiling at the CN Tower, worlds tallest structure

Elevador de Santa Justa, Baixa, Lisbon, Portugal, Europe

Santa Justa Elevador, Lisbon, Portugal, Europe

OTIS ELEVATOR, 1880. Vertical cylinder-type hydraulic elevator manufactured by the Otis Elevator Company, c1880. Contemporary engraving

SUEZ CANAL: CONSTRUCTION. Dredging and removing soil to the shores of the Suez Canal at Kantara, Egypt. Wood engraving, French, 1869, after a photograph

ELEVATOR TOWER, 1891. View of the elevator tower at Weehawken, New Jersey, whose passenger cars were at the time considered to be the worlds largest. Wood engraving, American, 1891

FREIGHT ELEVATOR, 1879. Line engraving, American, 1879

GRAIN ELEVATOR, 1877. A floating grain elevator in New York harbor sucks up grain from a barge and pours it through a chute into the hull of an adjoining ship, where it is bagged: wood engraving

GRAIN ELEVATOR, 1834. An American grain elevator of 1834. Engraving

PASSENGER ELEVATOR, 1884. Passenger elevator with hydraulic lift. Line engraving, American, 1884

FREIGHT ELEVATOR, 1880. Line engraving, American, 1880

PASSENGER ELEVATOR, 1882. Passenger elevator with electric safety stop feature. Line engraving, American, 1882

PASSENGER ELEVATOR, 1876. Line engraving, American, 1876

COMMUTER ELEVATOR CAR. One of the elevators at Weehawken, New Jersey which carried commuters between the Hudson River ferry terminal at the base of the Palisades and the train station at the top

ENGINE CONSTRUCTION ROOM. The engine construction room and apparatus for testing hydraulic cylinders at the Otis Brothers plant. Wood engraving, c1875

FREIGHT ELEVATOR, 1876. Freight elevator with safety catch feature. Line engraving, American, 1876

PASSENGER ELEVATOR, 1883. Passenger elevator. Line engraving, American, 1883

OBSERVATORY, 1856. Patent elevator and observatory for use in observing the interior of enemy works during war. Line engraving, 1856

ELEVATOR TOWER, 1891. The tower at Weehawken, New Jersey, whose elevator cars carried commuters between the Hudson River ferry terminal at the base of the Palisades and the train station at the top

ELEVATOR, 1885. The Victorious hydraulic passenger elevator manufactured by Crane Bros. Manufacturing Co
ELEVATOR, 1885. The " Victorious" hydraulic passenger elevator manufactured by Crane Bros. Manufacturing Co. of Chicago, 1885

STEAM ELEVATOR, 1872. At Lord & Taylor crowded with fashionable customers on the opening day of the department stores new location at Broadway and 20th Street, New York City, in 1872

COAL MINERS: 1873. Coal miners descending the mine shaft: wood engraving, American, 1873

FREIGHT ELEVATOR, c1870. Advertisement, c1870, for the hoisting machinery manufactured by Otis, Brothers & Co. Wood engraving, c1870

NEW YORK: GRAIN ELEVATOR. The 380 foot long, 150 foot high grain elevator of the New York Central & Hudson River Railroad at the Hudson River and 60th Street in New York City

OTIS HOTEL ELEVATOR, 1881. Wood engraving

PASSENGER ELEVATOR, 1856. The first enclosed passenger elevator, 1856

Watson grain elevator, Buffalo, New York. Date c1883

Operated by Union Railroad Elevator Company, Toledo, Ohio. Ship David Dows and boat unloading cargo at grain elevator; carts and wagons hauling merchandise, and train, on left

Niagara elevator, Buffalo, N. Y
Niagara elevator, Buffalo, N.Y. Date 187-

Eiffel Tower machinery with man beside wheel that raises elevator(?), during Paris Exposition. Date between 1887 and 1889?

Graz, electrical elevator, Styria, Austro-Hungary. Date between ca. 1890 and ca. 1900

Close-up view of rudders and elevator of glider in front of the camp building at Kitty Hawk, North Carolina. Date 1911

Side view of Wilbur Wright piloting a glider in level flight almost overhead, moving to left, showing bottom wing and elevator. Date 1901

Argentina - Buenos Aires - Grain Elevators & Dock No. 2
Beautiful fold-out postcard from Argentina showing the Grain Elevators at Dock No.2, Buenos Aires. Date: 1904

Siemens Electric Lift
An electro-magnetic lift exhibited at Mannheim, designed by Siemens and Halske. The back rail is a set of teeth to prevent a sudden fall. Date: 19 February 1881

Russian miners. Group of miners in a lift going up after the end of their shift. This is the Gluboky uranium mine in the Chita region of Russia

Mining safety cage, 19th century
Mining safety cage. 19th-century artwork of the safety cage developed by Pierre-Joseph Fontaine (1810-1877) in 1849. The cage contains coal being lifted to the surface from a coal mine

Space elevator, artwork
Space elevator. Computer artwork of a space elevator travelling between the Earths surface and space

External lift at Prague hotel
A passenger lift attached to the rear of a hotel in Prague, Czech Republic

Factory on Mississippi River in St Louis, Missouri, opposite the Gateway Arch

Aircraft flight controls
Aircraft flight control display at the 2011 Paris Air Show. Controls include (from left to right) elevator and trim, emergency brake (black and yellow stripes)

Elevator motor, 19th century
Elevator motor, 19th-century artwork. Details of the motor and winch for an electric elevator. Electric elevators were being installed in many city buildings as electrical power became more widely

Electric elevator, 19th century
Electric elevator, 19th-century artwork. Details of the mechanism of an electric elevator installed in a private residence

Hydraulic platform for picking dates
Desert agriculture. Hydraulic platform for picking dates photographed in Israel, Aravah, Paran

Picking dates with Hydraulic platform
Israel, Jordan Valley, Kibbutz Ashdot Yaacov, Hydraulic platform used for picking dates

Slate mining. View of winding gear above the lift that takes workers down into a slate mine. Slate is a fine-grained metamorphic rock that has very distinct cleavage planes

19th Century Steam Thrashing Machinery
This 19th century agricultural scene shows a portable steam engine on the left which powers a double blast finishing machine in the centre. To the right is a straw elevator

Grain silos in Atlanta Illinois, USA

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"Riding the Elevator: A Journey through Time and Space" Step into the world of elevators, where innovation meets convenience. From the iconic Otis Electric Elevator to the breathtaking Lacerda Elevator in Salvador, Brazil, these vertical marvels have transformed our lives in countless ways. Let's start our journey at The Standard Hotel in Kings Cross, London. As you ascend its sleek elevator, you can't help but appreciate how far we've come since the days of OTIS ELEVATOR WORKS back in 1853. Imagine witnessing their factory on the Hudson River or experiencing their groundbreaking Otis Patent Hoisting Engine at Wanamakers in New York City. But elevators aren't just about function; they also offer stunning views. Picture yourself gliding up Zacatecas' towering heights or gazing upon Buffalo's picturesque entrance to Harbour from an elevated perspective. These moments remind us that they are not merely a means of transportation but also gateways to new horizons. As twilight sets over St. Louis' freight yard, we see how elevators play a vital role in industries worldwide. They facilitate efficient movement and storage of goods, ensuring that commerce never sleeps. Now let's delve into history with wood engravings from 1862 showcasing Paternoster lifts - fascinating contraptions with usage and drive wheels that were once prevalent across Europe. It's incredible to witness how technology has evolved over time while still preserving the essence of this ingenious invention. Onboard RMS Mauretania, one can truly appreciate luxury as passenger elevators whisk guests effortlessly between decks. These elegant machines epitomize comfort and sophistication during oceanic voyages – a testament to human ingenuity meeting opulence on grand scales. Finally, return to Salvador for a magical experience at dusk or sunset aboard the Lacerda Elevator – an architectural gem connecting upper and lower parts of this vibrant Brazilian cityscape.