Abstract: An overhead platform elevation device for moving objects between a lower level of a building structure and an overhead storage space is provided including a rectangular platform having a base plate and a centrally disposed supporting surface, a motor assembly, opposed pulley assemblies, a plurality of platform adjustment cables, drive cables and telescoping stabilization members. The device of the invention is self storing, having the base plate of the platform raised flush with the ceiling of the building structure when in its raised storage position.