History
What’s Past Is Prologue
The challenges of predicting the future Famous quotations from William Shakespeare include a well-known line from Act II of “The Tempest,” in which Antonio tells his brother Sebastian: “What’s past...
Elevator World Is Born: 1953
A look at ELEVATOR WORLD’s inaugural year In celebration of ELEVATOR WORLD’s 70th year of publication, throughout 2023, the monthly vertical transportation (VT) history articles will include a dedicated series,...
The Birth of the Modern Escalator
This History article looks at the lead up to June 1919 and the fervor surrounding the escalator’s introduction. The end of the first era of escalator development was marked by...
The Salem Elevator Works (Part Two)
Conclusion looks at the success, expansion and transformation of Charles F. Curwen’s company. Part one (The Salem Elevator Works (Part One)) of this two-part article traced the story of Salem...
The Salem Elevator Works (Part One)
A glimpse into a unique aspect of VT history The history of the vertical-transportation (VT) industry in the U.S. includes numerous regional companies that provided machines that met the needs...
Elevator Planning Guidelines in the Early 1890s
Your author looks at what was important — and what wasn’t — in the early 1890s. The 1890s witnessed the development of the first standards for determining the required number...
The Passenger Lift’s First Decade, Part Two
In this series conclusion, the Great Britain lift system of 1860-1869 is compared with that of the U.S. The period between 1860 and 1869 witnessed the gradual expansion of passenger...
The Passenger Lift’s First Decade (Part One)
The world becomes aware of the potential of VT during 1860-1869. The period between 1860 and 1869 witnessed the gradual expansion of passenger lift use in Great Britain as architects,...
The Passenger Elevator’s First Decade
The 1860s promoted a growing expansion of passenger elevator use in the U.S. The period between 1860 and 1870 witnessed the gradual expansion of passenger elevator use in the U.S....
Mad Men and Beyond
Peelle freight elevator door marketing through the years The Peelle Co. established its position in the elevator industry in the late 19th century. While most members of the elevator community...
