OLD ELEVATORS AS A GREEN MEANS OF TRANSPORTATION AND INDUSTRIAL HERITAGE RESOURCE. THE CASE OF REINA VICTORIA ELEVATOR AND EL PERAL IN CERRO ALEGRE AND CERRO CONCEPCIÓN, VALPARAÍSO, CHILE

 

Stefania Pareti^1*, Loreto Rudolph², Vicente Valdebenito³, Ignacio Tampe⁴

¹Prof. Dr., Universidad, Andrés Bello, CHILE, s.pareti@uandresbello.edu

²Universidad Técnica Federico Santa María, CHILE, loreto.rudolph@sansano.usm.cl        

³Universidad Técnica Federico Santa María, CHILE, vicente.valdebenito@sansano.usm.cl

⁴Universidad Católica de Valparaíso, CHILE, ignaciotampevargas@gmail.com       

*Corresponding author

 

Abstract

The main objective of this study is to explore how old elevators turn out to be a green means of transport, as well as being a cultural resource, given their industrial heritage. The Cerro Alegre and Cerro Concepción elevators are selected as a case study, since (1) they are still in operation, (2) they are used daily as a means of green transportation to link the hill with the plan and vice-versa, (3) they are a cultural tourism resource in both hills, (4) both hills are the richest in heritage and cultural tourism in Valparaíso and their elevators are part of their cultural, heritage and alternative transportation offer.

The methodology is carried out through a historical analysis of each elevator, together with an architectural analysis of where each one of them is located to verify the contribution they have in the sustainability of the place, by reducing pollution, facilitating life in the neighborhood, reducing transportation costs, and providing security.

It is concluded that the old elevators turn out to be a green means of transport, in addition to being a legacy of industrial heritage that facilitates heritage and cultural tourism in the area, giving a sense of belonging and community to their local neighbors.

Keywords: Industrial Heritage, Old Elevators, Green transportation.