Another major renovation took place in 1984, when one of the support towers were removed and the others where relocated.
Bright yellow and blue support towers hold the rocket in place.
During the incident an acetylene torch was used to cut bolts from several of the lift's support towers.
Notably, these cylinders do not stand on the ground, they are suspended on a central support tower.
When it opened in 1883, the 1596ft span between its two support towers was the longest in history.
Martin Silenus pointed to the rapidly approaching support tower and the ceiling of clouds just beyond.
On a summit several kilometers beyond, gold light glinted on the next support tower.
When its construction was finished, the tower became a tall support tower since then until 1961.
The platform moved, its support tower beginning to fall.
The support tower includes an observation deck that is accessible by elevator.