I imagine they want to replace the elevator because it is a death trap, with few if any safety devices.
The wiring was done by Frank N. Stien Electric Inc.
In pic 14, (Weather head) it appaers to be a weather-head with intergral switch, maybe for the lamp holder next to it? Maybe complete porcilin construction. I think I remember seeing one in Spain.
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