As we were going down in the crowded elevator I saw us (Christine and I) reflected in the shiny brass that covered the whole inside of the cabin and I rested my camera on my shoulder and took this shot. I liked it and hope you do to.
The elevator, which can carry 53 passengers at one time, rises 407 feet to the top. It is lined with polished brass and has round Venetian mirrors on the walls. When Hitler rode in this elevator, it had green leather-covered benches on three sides. The benches are now gone.
The elevator at the Eagle's Nest has never failed since it was built in 1938 – that’s for German efficiency. Hitler rarely visited the Eagle's Nest because he was worried that the winch chamber in a tower above the building which worked the elevator might be hit by lightning.
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wonderful selfie! great thinking of placing your camera on your shoulder! very creative indeed!
Well ... I never .... so Hitler had his own private elevator! interesting indeed. Though I find it surprising he was scared of lighting!
Well ... I never .... so Hitler had his own private elevator! interesting indeed. Though I find it surprising he was scared of lighting!
( I`m glad I `ve n`t to polish all that brass.)