Ruben Pardo is the oldest manual elevator operator in Los Angeles

A wonderful piece on a man named Ruben Pardo who runs a manual elevator at 5514 Wilshire Blvd. I've passed this place before but never knew about the rich story of this man and his elevator. I think the next time I go back to LA I'll drop by and say hi. After all, I do love a good 'ol art deco interior.