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[–] IronBird@lemmy.world 10 points 2 days ago (4 children)

we definitely need more sitting spaces in public...though mid-stairwell is an odd choice.

[–] Dicska@lemmy.world 16 points 2 days ago

My first thought was that you'd appreciate it more every decade.

[–] Aqarius@lemmy.world 11 points 2 days ago

For a building with no elevators, it makes perfect sense.

I think that would have been designed for the women hauling 40 pounds of petticoats up the stairs with her lungs corseted shut in a room emptied of oxygen by the gas lights.

[–] Libb@piefed.social 2 points 2 days ago

+1

That being said, as someone having a hard time using stairs (some issues with me knees) I know I'm very appreciative when there is a chair or something to sit on for a short rest.