Originally posted by letiole:
Among the coolest elevators are some old ones in Germany. I don't know if I can describe this too well without drawing it but there are several cars and they move continuously in a rectangular pattern so the elevator goes up, over, down, over, up, etc. (vertical and horizontal movement).
There was one of these in Stockholm as well (may still be there - I haven't looked for many years). It was in a building at
Norrmalmstorg. The US Information Service used to have an office in that building. I think it is the same building as where the Hotel Stockholm is/was located.
While in Stockholm, there is a very large old wrought iron elevator in the Grand Hotel. This one is in the back of the hotel and is open to guests and visitors, unless it is booked for a private dinner
In the old "Bon Ami" (the cleanser powder) factory in Manchester, CT there is a huge freight elevator. The area was used by a hobby store in the 70's and 80's. They may still be there and be willing to let you ride.
/Pete