Lawrence, MA: Payne Traction "Banjo" Elevator @ Lawrence City Hall

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Channel: georgef551 · 2013 · Science & Technology

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This is the Payne Traction "Banjo" Elevator, at Lawrence City Hall, Lawrence, Massachusetts.
This is one that could use a little attention, provided the city wants to spend money on it.
While in-transit, it squeaks quite a bit, especially the upper levels, but runs smoothly. When it stops, it feels like a banjo's strings being plucked, as you can see in the very shaky moments on the video.
The elevator needs help.

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