Elevator Collection (page 9)

Farm Machinery
3rd May 1926: The agricultural tractors and elevators in the machinery yard at Lord Rayleighs farm, Hatfield. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Horse Lift
8th December 1913: Workmen take a horse up to the roof by lift, to help clear away the debris after a fire in this Berlin factory. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Horse Lift
8th December 1913: Workmen take a horse up to the roof by lift, to help clear away the debris after a fire in this Berlin factory. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Zacatecas Teleferico (Gondola)
Zacatecas, teleferico system on the Bufa mountain is an old Aerial Tram and dates from 1975, it was meant as a medium of transportation but today is more like a touristic atraction on the city

Boatlift on the old Canal du Centre in Thieu
Boat lift no. 4 on the old Canal du Centre in Thieu, Belgium. The four hydraulic lifts of the Historic Canal du Centre form some of the highest quality industrial monuments

Eiffel Elevator
The elevator at the first level of the Eiffel Tower, during its construction. The elevator is still used for conveying sightseers. (Photo by Three Lions/Getty Images)

The Hammetschwand Lift, Switzerland - Burgenstock
Timetable - Burgenstock Furnicular Railway, Switzerland. The main image shows the Hammetschwand Lift, the highest exterior elevator of Europe and is located in Switzerland

Old Gallatin Valley Mill Granary with the Rocky Mountains in background near Choteau
Old Gallatin Valley Mill Granary with Rocky Mountains in background, Choteau, Montana, USA

Old granary at Sipple Montana

Grain elevator, Montereau-Fault-Yonne, River Yonne, Seine-et-Marne, Ile de France, France

A view of the Strepy-Thieu boat lift on a branch of the Canal du Centre near the town of La Louviere in the province of Hainaut, Belgium

CANADA-Ontario-Thunder Bay: Keefer Shipping Terminal / Grain Elevator
CANADA, Ontario, Thunder Bay: Keefer Shipping Terminal / Grain Elevator

The first advertisement for an Otis freight elevator
FREIGHT ELEVATOR, 1855. The first advertisement for an Otis freight elevator

Sketch of the 1849 boy-carrying machine showing the triplane wing structure, tail-unit, and wheeled car with pilot-operated elevator-cum-rudder, and propulsive flappers. 1853

The after gondola of the R34 containing two engines geared to one propeller. The emergency elevator wheel may be seen through the central window

Trephination: Using an elevator to remove piece of bone from the skull. Woodcut from Hans von Gersdorf Veldt Boeck van den Chirugia Scheel-Hans, Amsterdam 1593. Woodcut from 1517 Strasbourg edition

Eiffel Tower elevator by Otis. Elevator car (A): One leg of tower showing elevator with (1) hydraulic cylinder, (2) travelling multiplying pulleys

Steam-powered ice elevator for raising blocks of ice from the river level into insulated storehouses where they would be stored for summer use. Hudson River near New York

Eiffel Tower Machinery With A Man Beside The Wheel That Raises Elevator, During The Paris Exposition, France, Between 1887 And 1889, Napoleon Dufeu

Elevator (lift) by Siemens and Halske, powered by electric motor, A. From R. Wormell " Electricity in the Service of Man", London, 1890. Engraving

Elevators (lifts) by Leon Edoux for carrying passengers to the second and third levels of the Eiffel Tower. Engraving, Paris, 1889

Farmer unloading small bales from wagon onto elevator in barn, Sweden

Farmer stacking small bales beside elevator in barn, Sweden

Lacerda Lift in the Pelourinho, Salvador da Bahia, Bahia, Brazil, South America

Lacerda Lift in the Pelourinho, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Salvador da Bahia, Bahia, Brazil, South America

Men lowered by temporary elevator, Boulder Dam, Nevada

Eiffel Tower lift machinery, 1889 C016 / 4504
Eiffel Tower lift machinery. The Eiffel Tower (300 metres high) opened at the Universal Exposition (World Fair) of 1889, in Paris, France

Eiffel Tower lift and hydraulics, 1889 C013 / 8760
Eiffel Tower lift and hydraulics. 19th-century artwork of one of the Roux-Combaluzier cable-driven lifts, as used in the East and West legs of the Eiffel Tower, Paris, France

IMechE: proposed hydraulic service elevator Otis Elevator Co. 12 August 1897 Date: 1897

Elevador Lacerda, Salvador (Salvador de Bahia), Bahia, Brazil, South America

Lift Attendant
People You See. Lift Attendant. From Teddy Bear (22 October 1966)

Salvation Army Elevator - Sorting Paper and String
A man at work sorting paper and string at one of the Elevator depots run by the Salvation Army to provide work for destitute men. Date: 1938

The old granary elevator at Ross fork near Lewistown Montana

North America, USA, Georgia, Atlanta. Looking up through the Atlanta Marriott Marquis atrium towards the sky

Old wooden granary in Clyde Park Montana

Pair of grain elevators reflect into pond at Sentinel Butte North Dakota

Bingo Grain Company near Okaton, South Dakota

Lift shafts, Lloyds building, London, England, United Kingdom

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

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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.