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History of Escalators

  • A patent was issued for Revolving Stairs

    A patent was issued for Revolving Stairs
  • Jesse Reno invents escalator-type elevator apparatus. Files January 2, for patent

    Jesse Reno invents escalator-type elevator apparatus. Files January 2, for patent
  • George A. Wheeler invents escalator-type apparatus. Files March 5, for patent

    George A. Wheeler invents escalator-type apparatus. Files March 5, for patent
  • Reno of New York, New York patents Endless Conveyer issued March 15

    Reno of New York, New York patents Endless Conveyer issued March 15
  • George A. Wheeler of New York, New York patents Elevator 479,864 issued August 2

  • George A. Wheeler of New York, New York patents Elevator 479,864 issued August 2

     George A. Wheeler of New York, New York patents Elevator 479,864 issued August 2
  • Charles D. Seeberger invents escalator-type elevator apparatus. Files May 19, for patent

     Charles D. Seeberger invents escalator-type elevator apparatus. Files May 19, for patent
  • Reno installed his version of an escalator at the Old Iron Pier at Coney Island in New York City

    Reno installed his version of an escalator at the Old Iron Pier at Coney Island in New York City
  • George A. Wheeler invents escalator-type elevator improvements. Files April 18, for patent

    George A. Wheeler invents escalator-type elevator improvements. Files April 18, for patent
  • Charles D. Seeberger of Chicago, Illinois patents Elevator 617,778 issued January 17

    Charles D. Seeberger of Chicago, Illinois patents Elevator 617,778 issued January 17
  • George A. Wheeler of New York, New York patents Elevator 617,788 issued January 17.

    George A. Wheeler of New York, New York patents Elevator 617,788 issued January 17.
  • Seeberger buys Wheeler patent and goes to work for Otis Elevator Company

    Seeberger buys Wheeler patent and goes to work for Otis Elevator Company
  • Seeberger registered "Escalator" as a trademark for a moving stairway

     Seeberger registered "Escalator" as a trademark for a moving stairway
  • Otis's first step-type escalator made for public use, is installed at the Paris Exhibition

    Otis's first step-type escalator made for public use, is installed at the Paris Exhibition
  • Jesse Reno founded the Reno Electric Stairways and Conveyors company

    Jesse Reno founded the Reno Electric Stairways and Conveyors company
  • Otis Elevator Company buys Seeberger patent and "Escalator" trademark

    Otis Elevator Company buys Seeberger patent and "Escalator" trademark
  • Otis Elevator Company buys Reno patent

    Otis Elevator Company buys Reno patent
  • Otis engineers, led by David Lindquist, add improvements resulting in today's escalator

    Otis engineers, led by David Lindquist, add improvements resulting in today's escalator