A tech rep from United Elevator Co. stopped by here last Wednesday to measure my stairways for the possible installment of a Hoyt Elevator. Unfortunately, the stairwell is slightly too narrow and modifying it to fit the elevator shaft would involve major architectural changes costing well over $30,000. I rejected this idea outright. Luckily, there was no charge for the visit.
I still have two options. I can opt for a pneumatic elevator which has a narrower, tubular shaft. I can also modify the cellar stairway so as to make it easier to negotiate and install a 3-story dumb waiter. My carpenter will be visiting next week to advise me on the next plan.
I still have two options. I can opt for a pneumatic elevator which has a narrower, tubular shaft. I can also modify the cellar stairway so as to make it easier to negotiate and install a 3-story dumb waiter. My carpenter will be visiting next week to advise me on the next plan.
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