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Jesse W. Reno
American inventor (1861-1947) · United States · On the map · Scientists · Died at 85
Jesse Wilford Reno was an American inventor and engineer. He invented the first working escalator in 1891 used at the Old Iron Pier, Coney Island, New York City. His invention was referred to as the "inclined elevator."
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An earlier escalator machine, termed "revolving stairs" by its inventor Nathan Ames, was patented March 9, 1859, but was never built.
Country
United States
Category
Scientists
Type
Scientist
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1861 to 1947 · aged 85
