This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
Cable Cars of San Francisco Step Through Time in 19th Century Style
San Francisco's cable car system remains unique with 39 cars in daily use from 6 a.m. to 1 a.m. across routes on Powell Market Fisherman's Wharf and more. Fares are 15 cents with free transfers and a 50 cent day tour ticket offers unlimited rides citywide. The system, born in 1869 by Andrew Hallidie, is a national historic landmark preserved by local charter and the National Park Service.
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U.S. Department of the Interior
National Park Service
San Franciscan
Powell Street
Market Street
Fisherman’s Wharf
Powell
Market
S Park
California Street
van Ness Avenue
San Francisco
Andrew S. Hallidie