UPDATE - 10/22/2013 : Macy's closed this store, in summer 2013. While they did downsize the store in its last few years of operation, thus closing off the escalators shown in the video, sales no longer justified the store's operation :( An interesting anomaly to business flowing to newer suburban stores, but it couldn't hold on forever.
Riding the escalators at Famous-Barr (later Macy's) in Downtown St. Louis. You will notice three different types of escalators. First, a modern Schindler escalator (used for floors 1-4) with glass balustrades, no more than 5 years old. Next, an earlier Otis model (floor 4 to 5)with steel art deco-style balustrades and design. Finally, two wooden Otis escalators (Floors 5 to 7), possibly from the 1930s - wooden escalators but with steel steps.
Ever since my childhood, I've loved riding the many escalators in the big old downtown department stores - St. Louis was fortunate to have this one as long as they did. This store was later rebranded as Macy's as a result of the Federated-May merger. Macy's closed the store in 2013, even after downsizing and remodeling the location.
The music is "The Spider" by Kansas, on their terrific "Point of Know Return" album.
1 авг 2006
