Mike Lamb Posted October 5, 2020 Report Share Posted October 5, 2020 I was told this building had the first open cage elevator in Chicago. 1893. It is still hand operated. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Les Posted October 5, 2020 Report Share Posted October 5, 2020 When I die I want to come back as a ghost in Chicago. Wander around places like this, interContinental, Palmer House, etc. Walking one block around the Water Tower takes a good week or ten days if you are curious! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Kibbel Posted October 5, 2020 Report Share Posted October 5, 2020 Wow, that's an amazing building. I recently checked out a large 4 story lift - original to the 1870s building that was a carriage factory. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Katen Posted October 6, 2020 Report Share Posted October 6, 2020 Is there a full time operator (the guy in the polyester pants?) or does everyone operate it for themselves? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Amaral Posted October 7, 2020 Report Share Posted October 7, 2020 A young woman-professor moving in to her new apt in Brighton-Allston area just was killed in one of those old scissor door elevators while loading her stuff in... The cab just inadvertently 'dropped'... she was part--way in... Not good... there are tons of these in Boston.. They do have the cool 'electric motor' smell though.. .. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Lamb Posted October 7, 2020 Author Report Share Posted October 7, 2020 On 10/6/2020 at 12:15 PM, Jim Katen said: Is there a full time operator (the guy in the polyester pants?) or does everyone operate it for themselves? There is a full time operator. Watch your step please. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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