Another artifact of the Cox Building, its original elevator machinery sits outside on its own little dais, like an altar to a dead god. The plaque nearby says the "drum type traction hoisting machine" was an early example of its kind and was installed in 1906. When it was removed in 2001, it was still functional. Almost like the building's heart was surgically removed while still beating - but that's a bit morose. The Cox building currently hosts a used book store and cafe, which is one of my favorite places to visit on my lunch break.
More photos after the jump.
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| The Cox building was part of an industrial district, now converted to leisure and business. |
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| What did this elevator lift? Probably not people so much as freight. Cattle, maybe. |
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