Elevator Collection (page 3)

City Labyrinths
Bruno Flour

yellow ovals
Henk van Maastricht

"X"
Jaime Viñas

Voyager
Dragan Jovancevic

Inside the building
Fernando Molina

grain elevator fort william canada

Inside a town elevator Illinois USA early 1900s

The Prince of Wales visits Stockholm
The Prince of Wales, Albert Edward, views the city of Stockholm, Sweden, from the Moseback elevator. Now known as the Katarina Elevator/Lift, it is a passenger lift built in 1881

Elevator shaft of the Washington Monument, Washington, D. C. 1922 (b/w photo)
5615486 Elevator shaft of the Washington Monument, Washington, D.C. 1922 (b/w photo) by Harris & Ewing (1905-45)

Urki
Oskar Baglietto

Lisbon, Portugal. Largo do Carmo walkway to Santa Justa Lift. 2022 (photo)
7309759 Lisbon, Portugal. Largo do Carmo walkway to Santa Justa Lift. 2022 (photo) by Ponsard, Raoul Mesnier du (1848-1914); (add.info.: Lisbon, Portugal)

A Bergamo miner taken from a flooded mine, in Australia, after nine days of burial (colour litho)
2815007 A Bergamo miner taken from a flooded mine, in Australia, after nine days of burial (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)

The red elevator
Theo Luycx

Elevator, Germany. Creator: Tom Artin
Elevator, Germany

Miners By Sasha
1930: Using his newly developed Sashalight, photographer Sasha has taken this picture of coal miners in the emergency cage

Self-portrait (oil on canvas)
989300 Self-portrait (oil on canvas) by Vallet-Bisson, Frederique (1862-1949); 222.9x153.7 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Christies Images

Lift Boy
circa 1930: A lift operator waiting for passengers. (Photo by General Photographic Agency/Getty Images)

lift up
Stephan Rückert

Elevator Grille from the Manhattan Building, Chicago, Illinois, 1889-91. Copper-plated cast iron

Marquette Building: Elevator Grille Base, 1893 / 95. Creator: Holabird & Roche
Marquette Building: Elevator Grille Base, 1893/95

Elevator Grille, Fisher Building, 343 South Dearborn Street, Chicago, Illinois, 1895 / 96
Upper Portion of Elevator Grille, Fisher Building, 343 South Dearborn Street, Chicago, Illinois, 1895/96

Street elevator near Darling Harbor in Sydney
Weihong Liu

Self-elevator to be used when thinning hot-house grapes (litho)
5989806 Self-elevator to be used when thinning hot-house grapes (litho) by Robinson, William Heath (1872-1944); Private Collection; (add.info)

Schleicher ASW-19B R19 (msn 19317), at a regional gliding competition in the 1980s. I flew this glider many times at RAF Hullavington, before it was re-allocated to another club

Tremendous Adventure (Colour Litho)
2783863 Tremendous Adventure (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Terrible adventure)

Mitsubishi MU-300 Diamond OH-KNE (msn A014SA), of Kone Air-Kone Elevator, at London Heathrow Airport. Date: circa 1986

Les paysans et la maison moderne. Illustration for Le Pele-Mele, 1902 (colour litho)
3100605 Les paysans et la maison moderne. Illustration for Le Pele-Mele, 1902 (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Les paysans et la maison moderne)

A Corner of my Studio, 1893 (oil on canvas)
658702 A Corner of my Studio, 1893 (oil on canvas) by Alma-Tadema, Lawrence (1836-1912); 61x45.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A Corner of my Studio. Sir Lawrence Alma-Tadema (1836-1912)

Daimler House, Carriage Wash and Repairing Shop, with Elevator to Ground Floor (b / w photo)
3650682 Daimler House, Carriage Wash and Repairing Shop, with Elevator to Ground Floor (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Daimler House)

Underground London. At the busiest crossing in the world (litho)
3627056 Underground London. At the busiest crossing in the world (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Underground London. At the busiest crossing in the world)

Santa Justa lift in Lisbon, Portugal
The famous Santa Justa lift in Lisbon, Portugal, which connects the Lower City with the Upper City. Date: 1910s

One of Armours Elevators, Chicago, Illinois, USA
One of Armours Elevators (designed for the grain trade), Chicago, Illinois, USA. circa 1907

Small ice elevator, Hudson River 1875
Pikemen sending ice blocks up a small elevator to be stored. Date: 1875

Steam ice elevator, Hudson River 1875
Work was commenced during the winter months, when the thickness of nine inches was reached. Illustration showing the steam ice elevator steadily carrying blocks up to a desired gallery of

Santa Justa Lift, Lisbon, Portugal (photo)
1126735 Santa Justa Lift, Lisbon, Portugal (photo) by Portuguese School; Lisbon, Portugal; (add.info.: The Santa Justa Lift (Elevador de Santa Justa), also called Carmo Lift (Elevador do Carmo)

Elevators at the Ritz-Carlton Hotel, 1910 or 1911 (silver gelatin print)
MNY380731 Elevators at the Ritz-Carlton Hotel, 1910 or 1911 (silver gelatin print) by Byron Company (fl.1890-1942); 24.8x30.5 cm; Museum of the City of New York, USA; (add.info.: Ritz-Carlton Hotel)

Agricultural implements (litho)
6013478 Agricultural implements (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Agricultural implements)

Cars in an elevator parking lot, New York City, New York, USA, 1920s (b / w photo)
6029744 Cars in an elevator parking lot, New York City, New York, USA, 1920s (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Design for a lift, by Gustave Eiffel (engraving)
909251 Design for a lift, by Gustave Eiffel (engraving) by Poyet, Louis (1846-1913); Private Collection; (add.info.: ModAle d ascenseur ); French, out of copyright

Elevators; Elevadores, 1928 (oil on board)
824627 Elevators; Elevadores, 1928 (oil on board) by Guttero, Alfredo (1882-1932); 59x70 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Elevators; Elevadores. Alfredo Guttero (1882-1932). Oil on board

"Nothing then remains but for him to drive his wagon-loads of wheat to the nearest elevator
2810336 " Nothing then remains but for him to drive his wagon-loads of wheat to the nearest elevator..." (colour litho) by Copping

The American Centennial Exhibition (engraving)
1059342 The American Centennial Exhibition (engraving) by Morgan, Walter Jenks (1847-1924); Private Collection; (add.info.: The American Centennial Exhibition)

Underground, De Beers (b / w photo)
3092482 Underground, De Beers (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Underground, De Beers)

An Electric Lift and Electrical Lighting, from the series Les Merveilles de l
CHT203384 An Electric Lift and Electrical Lighting, from the series Les Merveilles de l Electricite, c.1910-14 (coloured engraving) by French School

Visit to Baghdad: Entering the Elevator (colour litho)
6004036 Visit to Baghdad: Entering the Elevator (colour litho) by Greiffenhagen, Maurice (1862-1931) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Entering the Elevator)

Two elevator grilles, with a grid pattern and highly stylized scrolling foliage, c
1195178 Two elevator grilles, with a grid pattern and highly stylized scrolling foliage, c.1889-1891 (cast-iron) by Jenney, William Le Baron (1832-1907) and Mundie

Two elevator panels, 1894-1895 (copper-plated cast iron)
1195258 Two elevator panels, 1894-1895 (copper-plated cast iron) by Adler, Dankmar (1844-1900) & Sullivan, Louis (1856-1924); 182.9x32.4 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; American

An elevator grille, c. 1893 (wrought-iron)
1195257 An elevator grille, c.1893 (wrought-iron) by Adler, Dankmar (1844-1900) & Sullivan, Louis (1856-1924); 187.3x148.6 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; American, out of copyright

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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.