Langen Collection

Gas-engine of Otto and Langen (engraving)
5211410 Gas-engine of Otto and Langen (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Gas-engine of Otto and Langen)

Ellen Van Langen Wins Olympic 800 Metres Final 03 August 1992 Date: 03 August 1992

Boilers (engraving)
5207070 Boilers (engraving) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Boilers. Illustration for Farrows Military Encyclopedia by Edwards Farrow (Published by the Author)

The Arlberg Mountain Railway between Innsbruck and Bludenz, Austria (engraving)
1044577 The Arlberg Mountain Railway between Innsbruck and Bludenz, Austria (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Carl von Langen of Germany on his horse Draufganger, 1928. Creator: Unknown
Carl von Langen of Germany on his horse Draufga nger, 1928. Equestrian Carl Freiherr von Langen (1887-1934) won gold medal in the individual dressage event as well as in the team dressage competition

Electric overhead monorail at Barmen-Elberfeld (now Wuppertal), Germany, 1901. This, the worlds first and oldest still operating

The Arlberg Mountain Railway between Innsbruck and Bludenz, Austria, 1883: 1
THE ARLBERG MOUNTAIN RAILWAY BETWEEN INNSBRUCK AND BLUDENZ, AUSTRIA, 1883: 1. Arlberg Road and Tunnel near St. Anton. 2. Arlberg Road near Stuben. 3. Arlberg Road and Tunnel near Langen. 4

Barmen-Elberfeld (now Wuppertal), Germany, electric overhead monorail, 1901. This the worlds first, and oldest still operating

FRENCH REVOLUTION, 1798. Capture of Stephanus Jacobus van Langen, a Dutch Catholic statesman, 12 June 1798

INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE. Nikolaus Otto and Eugen Langens motor of 1874

Langen Market and Court House, Danzig, West Prussia, Germany (i.e. Gdansk, Poland). Date between ca. 1890 and ca. 1900

Wupper Elevated Rly
The Langen elevated railway which carries travellers over the Wupper at Wuppertal. The line is 13 km in length

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Langen, a name that echoes through history with various connotations and achievements. From the gas-engine of Otto and Langen, an engraving capturing their groundbreaking invention that revolutionized transportation, to Ellen Van Langen, a Dutch athlete who soared to victory on the Olympic stage. Boilers also find their place in this narrative, depicted in engravings as symbols of industrial progress. The Arlberg Mountain Railway between Innsbruck and Bludenz stands tall as another testament to human ingenuity. Its construction showcased the determination and skill required to conquer nature's obstacles. Meanwhile, Carl von Langen of Germany proudly sits atop his horse Draufganger in 1928; an image shrouded in mystery but evoking a sense of strength and nobility. Innovation takes center stage once again with the electric overhead monorail at Barmen-Elberfeld (now Wuppertal), Germany in 1901. This futuristic marvel defied conventional transportation methods and opened new possibilities for urban mobility. History intertwines with politics as we glimpse into the French Revolution capture of Stephanus Jacobus van Langen, a Dutch Catholic statesman whose fate was sealed on June 12th, 1798. His story serves as a reminder of the tumultuous times that shaped nations. Returning to engineering triumphs, we encounter Nikolaus Otto and Eugen Langens' internal combustion engine from 1874—an innovation that propelled society forward by harnessing the power within fuel. Lastly, we are transported to Danzig's Langen Market and Court House—a symbol of civic life where justice is served amidst bustling trade activities—an embodiment of community values rooted deep within German history. Through these glimpses into different facets of "langen, " whether it be technological advancements or individuals leaving their mark on society's tapestry—each contributes its own unique thread weaving together our collective human experience.