# Elevators in high buildings

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**Category:** Factual Questions\
**Created:** [March 30, 2024, 2:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/elevators-in-high-buildings/999605 "2024-03-30T14:55:43Z")\
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> [@Mama\_Zappa](#):
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> Yep. Last time I went, there was a long line to get on the 80-to-86 elevator. They announced “here are the stairs, if you don’t want to wait”. IIRC, my daughter took the stairs. My aching knees and I waited for the elevator.

I’m with your daughter, but on [both](https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2023/10/03/empire-state-building-run-up/) elevators

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