Oregon City Municipal Elevator, Public elevator in Oregon City, United States.

The Oregon City Municipal Elevator is a public lift that moves people between the upper and lower sections of the city while offering views of the surroundings. The structure includes an observation deck that lets riders take in the landscape during their journey.

The current structure was built in 1955 to replace an earlier water-powered lift that dated back to 1915. The original version operated much slower than today's modern system.

The elevator connects two neighborhoods and lets visitors see the Willamette Falls while traveling between levels. From inside, people observe the river valley and waterfalls, making it a natural gathering spot for locals passing through.

The lower entrance sits at 7th Street and Railroad Avenue, reached through a short pedestrian tunnel under the Union Pacific tracks; the upper entrance is off High Street. The ride takes about 15 seconds and is free. It runs 7 AM to 7 PM Monday and Tuesday, 7 AM to 9:30 PM Wednesday through Saturday, and 10 AM to 7 PM Sunday.

The German Wikipedia states it is the only municipal outdoor elevator in the United States and one of only four such installations worldwide. The observation deck at the top gives its upper section the look of a flying saucer.