| Polanco Lift/Elevator | |
| Native Name: | Ascensor Polanco |
| Location: | Cerro Polanco |
| Location City: | Valparaíso |
| Location Country: | Chile |
| Coordinates: | -33.0506°N -71.5991°W |
| Building Type: | Lift |
| Material: | Iron |
| Opened Date: | c. 1913 |
| Architect: | Federico Page |
The Polanco Lift is a passenger elevator located in Valparaíso, Chile. It consists of three stations and connects Simpson Street with Polanco Hill. This lift is the only "true" elevator in the city, as all others are technically funiculars. Today it is more visited by tourists than by the local residents.
Construction began in 1913 and concluded in 1915. Inaugurated in 1916, the lift was developed by engineer Federico Page with the assistance of the Easton Lift Company. It was declared a National Monument of Chile in 1976.[1]
The lift is located on Polanco Hill. The lower entrance is on Simpson Street. The first station is accessible through a 150m (490feet) tunnel. The lift then ascends to an intermediate station and continues its ascent to the final station at the top of the tower (approximately 60m (200feet)), overlooking the entire city. A bridge connects the top of the tower to nearby streets.[2]