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San Francisco Cable Car Museum
1201 Mason Street
San Francisco, California
Phone: 415-474-1887
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Statement of Purpose:
Educate the public about the history and technology of the cable
car. San Francisco was not the first city to use the cable car as
an early mass
transit system, but today it is the oldest traditional cable
car system in use in the world. In 1873 San Francisco's
cable car system was built. Known as the second hilliest
city in the world, the city streets themselves became the reason
for the new transit system when a severe accident occurred which
killed five horses when the streetcar they were leading slid
backwards on a slippery road due to a heavy load. Even
though today most San Franciscans travel in their own cars
purchased with good and bad
credit auto loans, some commuters and many tourists still
ride the historic cable car system.
Highlights:
Exhibits:
Power center for world's only remaining cable cars. Historical
photos. First cable car. Also
on display are various cable car mechanical devices
including track, brakes, grips, and models.
Hours: 10-6 daily Summer. 10-5 Winter.
Admission:
Free.
Images.
San Francisco Cable Car Museum and Power House.
Located within three blocks of every cable car line.
Power House and Cable Winding Machinery.
The cable cars grip cable turned by giant sheaves, powered by
510 horsepower engines found at the Museum.
Antique Cable Cars.
The world's first cable car, built in 1873 by Andrew Hallidie,
is among the exhibits at the Museum.
San Francisco Means Cable Cars.
Cable cars are the best way to see the world's most beautiful
city.
Key Personnel:
Jose Godoy, Chief Executive Officer;
Walter Rice, Chair, Board of Directors of the Friends of the
Cable Car Museum.
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