I don’t know if I would call myself an elevator enthusiast (although those old ones are extremely cool), but I do love those old antique motors, I have a few quarter horse induction ones, it really is wonderful to see those antique motors still in service, they will last forever if maintained properly!
Whoever worked on these elevators clearly had great respect for them. These things are works of art despite the modernization. They did it in a manner that was respectful to the elevator and it's historical character. I guarantee you stuff like this is not made today and they will never make stuff like this again. This is an elevator worthy of might me taking the time to ride it. All these elevators made today are cheaply made and are designed to fail within 10 years. These older ones were truly built to last and with pride.
