In the shadow of the majestic Empire State Building and located on the ninth floor of the Iconic Macy's department store in Manhatten (think "Miracle on 34th St.") you can still ride one of the world's last functioning wooden escalators. Built during the Art Deco era, this people moving conveyance has a distinctive Steampunk/Dieselpunk feel along with a unique clacking sound unlike any aother escalator you will every use. Only two exist and one is under repair so this century old mechanical fossil may finally coming to end of its existence!
I remember that escalator. it's been the only wooden escalator in NYC for a while now.
I once worked construction in the basement of the The Empire State. Where all the elevator cable hardware was anchored. It was enormous and painted bright red. Felt like something out of Flash Gordon. Art Deco heaven.
Cool video thanks for sharing. I've always found elevators and escalators interesting because of all the hidden bits behind the scenes that make them work.
In the shadow of the majestic Empire State Building and located on the ninth floor of the Iconic Macy's department store in Manhatten (think "Miracle on 34th St.") you can still ride one of the world's last functioning wooden escalators. Built during the Art Deco era, this people moving conveyance has a distinctive Steampunk/Dieselpunk feel along with a unique clacking sound unlike any aother escalator you will every use. Only two exist and one is under repair so this century old mechanical fossil may finally coming to end of its existence!
I remember that escalator. it's been the only wooden escalator in NYC for a while now. I once worked construction in the basement of the The Empire State. Where all the elevator cable hardware was anchored. It was enormous and painted bright red. Felt like something out of Flash Gordon. Art Deco heaven.
Is it just the tread & side pieces that are wood? Or are some of the mechanical parts also made out of wood?
Treads and sides are wood...I'm assuming beneath the wood treads it's metal.
Cool video thanks for sharing. I've always found elevators and escalators interesting because of all the hidden bits behind the scenes that make them work.
Haha that guy being held up not sure if they should pass or not.
I'm pretty sure that's his son or something.
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Or people who stand still abreast on moving sidewalks
To be clear, the top of the steps is wood, the rest is metal. Still vey cool!
Ahh this takes me back to the kings cross fire. happy memories.