SUPER EARLY 1989 US Soft Touch Hydraulic Elevator @ Caldwell County Resource Center (Lenoir, NC)

This building also houses The Caldwell County Public Library on the top floor!

When I saw this building had a United States elevator, I had to come see this myself. I was expecting a Circle Button given this was put in around 1989 (the elevator isn't original to the 1970's building), but I got a surprise instead, a SUPER EARLY SOFT TOUCH! Now you know Soft Touch has been around since at least 1989, and not 1992/1993 like most people thought, including myself!

This cab has the Late 1980's/Early 1990's style Soft Touch Cab, with some interesting set ups. Like for one, the Arrow Lantern commonly seen on Circle/Square Button US Installs with the US Mechanical Bell. Another feature is the Analog Soft Touch Indicator, which is in pristine shape compared to others on YT! The Door Open Button and the Alarm Button also has these really interesting Mushroom Shaped US Buttons only seen on Super Early Soft Touch Installs before Circa 1993, they press and sound almost like the Circle Buttons too. Not only that, here is the shocking fact: ALL of the buttons, even the touch sensitive buttons, are original!

Despite being a bit rumbly, this does run fine. What a really neat and cool find this was!

Elevator Brand: United States (US)
Elevator Model (if identifiable): NA
Elevator Type: Hydraulic
Floors Served: 2
Installed: 1989
Current Controller: Ascension
Capacity: 2500 lbs
Speed: 100 FPM

Original Fixtures:
Buttons: Soft Touch / Colored US "Mushroom" Push Buttons (Door Open / Alarm Bell)
Floor Indicator: US Soft Touch Analog
Arrow Lanterns: Older US Arrow
Chimes/Bells: US Mechanical Bell

Recorded: Decemeber 30th, 2022
Phone Used: Samsung Galaxy Note20

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