early 20th century antique american industrial a. finkl & sons foundry building interior sliding oak wood slatted elevator safety gate designed and fabricated by the richmond safety gate company, richmond, pa. the well-built oak wood manually operated gate was originally used in fink's packing and distribution building, which was originally built as the standard oil of indiana oil can factory solidly constructed gate has an early factory blue paint finish with a nicely aged patina from decades of use. the original cast iron or steel hardware and handle remain intact. great overall condition. measures 73 1/2 x 70 inches.