Claim: Theophilus Van Kannel, who developed the revolving door, did so because of an aversion to holding open doors for women and other acts of chivalry.
Fact-check: FACT CHECK: Was the Revolving Door Invented by a Man Who Disliked Holding Open Doors for Women?
Verdict: false
Organisation: Snopes
Author: Dan Macguill
Date published: 2017-10-27T15:06:03