Abstract: A cable drum type elevator system for residential low-rise use. The elevator includes: a vertically extending support-rail system, an elevator cab mounted thereon for vertical movement, lifting machinery mounted to the support-rail system and cables operated by the lifting machinery and secured to the cab for raising and lowering the cab on the support-rail system. The support-rail system is supported at its lower end and secured to a ground position. A foot assembly is secured to the rail support system and to the ground to cooperate in supporting the support rail system. The foot assembly extends below the elevator cab. The lifting machinery is mounted to the support rail system at its upper end. A dampening system is used in the lifting machinery connection to the support-rail system to minimize system vibration due to the machinery.