Post #705113 by VampiressRN on Sun, Jan 19, 2014 8:01 PM

Sadly the "travelator" was removed and the glass elevator no longer exists. I was thrilled when they did not tear down the building. My parents owned an apartment house on Cedar street which was about a block and a half behind the El Cortez, so we used to check out the place whenever we were on that property getting an apartment ready for rent. I still remember the gorgeous art deco carpeting in the lobby...it was breath taking. In the 60's me and my sister and a couple of friends went to an event in one of the conference rooms put on by Yardley...Twiggy walked the run way and we got free make up (including "Slicker" lipstick). But the most fun thing was my family got dressed up and went to the Sky Room and I got that Shirley Temple...it was magical.