Archive for May 1st, 2009
Elevator Shaft Design & Construction Book – 1912
Friday, May 1st, 2009
I’m not sure how I stumbled upon this but Google has been busy with there online book archives. I found this treasure which dates back to 1912. This is one of the very reasons why the internet is such a useful tool. There are days that I consider myself some what of an elevator explorer. I look forward to bringing you more treasures in the future.
Not too many photographs but some very interesting information about how typical elevators were designed in the early 1900’s.
The link to the actual Google link can be found here Enjoy everyone!
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Welcome Antique Elevator Aficionado!
Friday, May 1st, 2009
This blog is dedicated to those of us who have a real appreciation for elevators. Not just any elevator but ones that bring a bit of yesterday with each vertical trip. You might call them antique, classic or turn of the century designed, we just call them cool!
Elevator and their operators where the life blood when buildings started to be built upward. They gave buildings character and warmth with a friendly, “What Floor Please” when you entered. They also usually acted as a security guard, knowing when offices were closed, tenants were on vacation and when visitors shouldn’t be on a certain floor.
This blog is made up of contributors who truly appreciate older elevators. If you are interested in becoming a contributor to this site please drop us a line at elevatorpreservation@gmail.com , we’d love to have you. If you see a photograph that you believe is copyrighted please let us know. All photographs and links are for non commercial purposes. It is not our intention to infringe on anyones copyright.
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