Freight elevators are typically larger and capable of carrying heavier loads than a passenger elevator, generally from 2,300 to 4,500 kg.

Elevators have been added over time, including the island's first passenger elevator in 1950.

It housed the city's first passenger elevator and was one of the very few buildings in downtown to survive the great fire in 1889.

As a result, a theatre entrance, sound studio, workshop, passenger elevator and a third of the existing gallery area of the planetarium had to go.

In addition to lodging for 500 guests, it boasted a passenger elevator and a restaurant with excellent cuisine.