When you think of San Francisco, the cable car comes to mind. This year the cable cars turn 150 believe it or not. In August 1873, the first trial of the cable car system was done. On Sept. 1, 1873, the Clay St. line began ushering the use of cable cars in San Francisco.
The San Francisco Main Library has a display in honoring 150 years of the cable car.:
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| Original Clay St. Cable Car Design |
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| 19th century cable car tickets |
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| The hand brake of a cable car |
In 1947, the Mayor of San Francisco proposed to close the remaining two cable car lines and a citizen's group put together a referendum to change the city charter saying the city to continue to operate the two lines:
In 1982, the system was shut down for two years to rebuild it. It reopened in 1984 and in time for the 1984 Democratic National Convention.
The funny thing is I have only rode the cable cars a couple of times in my life but I am still glad they are a part of San Francisco:
I love cable cars! They're so fun!
ReplyDeleteVery cool history!
ReplyDeleteWhat a cool history!
ReplyDeleteThat is definitely an iconic piece of San Francisco's history.
ReplyDeleteInteresting display. Thanks so much for linking up at the #UnlimitedLinkParty 126. Pinned.
ReplyDeleteI love cable cars and have ridden on them hundreds of times. A wonderful history.
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Have a fabulous day, Patrick. ☺