The Polanco Lift is a passenger elevator located in
Valparaíso
Valparaíso () is a major city, Communes of Chile, commune, Port, seaport, and naval base facility in the Valparaíso Region of Chile. Valparaíso was originally named after Valparaíso de Arriba, in Castilla–La Mancha, Castile-La Mancha, Spain ...
, Chile. It consists of three stations and connects Simpson Street with Polanco Hill. This lift is the only "true" elevator in the city, as all others are technically
funicular
A funicular ( ) is a type of cable railway system that connects points along a railway track laid on a steep grade (slope), slope. The system is characterized by two counterbalanced carriages (also called cars or trains) permanently attached to ...
s. Today it is more visited by tourists than by the local residents.
History
Construction began in 1913 and concluded in 1915. Inaugurated in 1916, the lift was developed by engineer Federico Page with the assistance of the Easton Lift Company. It was declared a
National Monument of Chile in 1976.
[Valparaiso Attractions Guide – retrieved 23 December 2012]
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Location
The lift is located on Polanco Hill. The lower entrance is on Simpson Street. The first station is accessible through a tunnel. The lift then ascends to an intermediate station and continues its ascent to the final station at the top of the tower (approximately ), overlooking the entire city. A bridge connects the top of the tower to nearby streets.
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See also
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Funicular railways of Valparaíso
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Katarina Elevator
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Santa Justa Lift
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References
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Buildings and structures in Valparaíso
Individual elevators
Buildings and structures completed in 1915