Ilya Schurov thinks this is the time capsule from from Isaak Asimov’s The End Of Eternity. It’s really the elevator and stair (or ramp)-way in Prague’s Old Town Hall. A clock and great views of the square are at the top.
Thinking of interesting elevators to be found in Europe: The Paternoster.

Posted January 8, 2009 by Casey Bisson
Categories: Travel. Tags: elevator, photo, prague. One Comment.

Oregon City apparently boasts one of only four municipal elevators worldwide. One hundred thirty feet tall, with an observation deck at the top, it seemed to be worth stopping for. Jason wrote in to Roadside America explaining:
It began as a water-powered elevator in 1915, but was upgraded to an electric-powered elevator in 1954. It is [...]

Posted February 19, 2006 by Casey Bisson
Categories: Travel. Tags: elevator, municipal elevator, observation deck, oregon, oregon city, oregon city or, panorama, Travel. One Comment.