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Installation at Old Iron Pier
- When
- 1896
- Where
- Old Iron Pier
Reno's inclined elevator was installed at the Old Iron Pier in Coney Island in 1896.
The first working escalator, called the "inclined elevator," was installed alongside the Old Iron Pier at Coney Island, New York City, in 1896. This installation served as an amusement ride in the entertainment area.
Sources
- Escalator Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-06
- Coney Island Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-06
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