paternoster

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Such so-called paternoster elevators still survive in some German public buildings.

From Seattle Times • May 25, 2023

The loop: from the top The paternoster has been dubbed the ‘socialist among elevators’.

From The Guardian • Aug. 14, 2015

As the paternoster cabin in which he was slowly descending into the bowels of Stuttgart’s town hall plunged into darkness, Dejan Tuco giggled infectiously.

From The Guardian • Aug. 14, 2015

The loop: down and back up There have been no new paternoster lifts installed since 1974, because of access problems and safety concerns.

From The Guardian • Aug. 14, 2015

Lester trembled as these legends passed through his mind, crossed himself, and with great devotion muttered a paternoster.

From Captain Kyd (Vol 1 of 2) or, The Wizard of the Sea by Ingraham, Jonathon Holt