Department Store Escalators

As other viewers have pointed out, the escalators shown in this video are no longer in operation. Macy's has closed the upper levels of this store, and only the first three levels are in use. Considering other mid-sized cities in the U.S., I'm not surprised with this decision.

Riding the escalators at Famous-Barr (now 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 is fortunate to have this one. This store has since been rebranded as Macy's as a result of the Federated-May merger.

The music is "The Spider" by Kansas, on their terrific "Point of Know Return" album.

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