The Elevator Preservation Blog

Historic Building/Elevator Architecture

May 22nd, 2009

When it comes to historic buildings and historic preservation projects the elevator itself can be one of the most important parts of the redesign process.  Back when buildings with elevators were first built, in the early 1900’s, many had elevator operators who were considered the heart and soul of a building.  To find an original elevator in its original condition, with car switch, ornamental gates or cages is a rare find. 

When working on a historic preservation project it is important to know that it is possible to balance both a historic “look” of yesterday with code compliant features of today. Besides the elevator cab the control panel or pushbuttons of the elevator are the only pieces that a person comes into contact with.  Which makes it that much more important to match the architecture of the building with the appropriate elevator accessories.

C.J. Anderson & Company’s Classic Antique Fixtures provide the perfect solution to maintaining the historic preservation of any building while at the same time helping bring the elevator up to code. Heavy solid cast yellow brass faceplates and pushbuttons take any passenger back in time and helps turn the elevator back into the showpiece it was when the building first opened.

C.J. Anderson has been working with historic preservation projects for over 20 years and has many different style castings to choose from. Car Stations, Hall Stations, Dial Indicators, Hall Lanterns, Elevator Seats, you name it, all of our fixtures are custom manufactured and finished by hand.  Perfect for any historic building or residential project looking for more than just sheet metal faceplates and plastic pushbuttons, consider Classic Antique Fixtures for your next project. Contact us at 1-800-252-1910 for additional information or visit www.cjanderson.com today.

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