Montgomery Traction Elevator at the Driskill Hotel.

[dea41396returns]

it's hydraulic btw u can hear the pump running...

[dea41396returns]

Otis modernized that =(

[CaptainElevator42189]

It sure is, and really adds a historic decor to the building.

[eleljep]

that is one beautiful cab.

[CaptainElevator42189]

Actually, it's bronze, which is the low cost substitute for gold. But it sure adds a nice warm touch to the cab, and it's too bad that today's elevators rarely use bronze. But even if it's cheaper than gold, it's more expensive than stainless steel.

[harrihealey02]

Oh very nice elevator, is that elevator pure gold?

[CaptainElevator42189]

Yes, the speed is 100-150 FPM, and you're welcome for this wonderful video of an elevator in a historic building.

[captainELevator4154]

thanks for the historic videos?

[g4tech]

quite slow for a traction

[CaptainElevator42189]

The original elevators were Otis traction elevators from 1886, and then they were replaced by Montgomery, because of the buttons in 1986. So, the original elevators were 100 years old, which is amazing.

[dea41396returns]

when was this installed??