The irresistible charm of old elevators in Barcelona's art nouveau buildings It is reported that the first elevator was introduced in Barcelona in the monument dedicated to Colombus between 1882 and 1888. In early 1900 having an elevator was certainly a luxury that very few could afford. The operating costs were high and so was the maintenance. But slowly and steadily elevators begun to be introduced. In Eixample district, the modernist part of Barcelona, there are still many old elevators ... Stair Elevator, Elevator Design, Murcia, Luxury Staircase, Punk Decor, Stair Detail, Old Technology, Operating Cost, Sitges