Fort Mason in San Francisco City and County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
San Francisco Cable Car System
National Historic Landmark
Photographed by Craig Baker, October 22, 2024
1. San Francisco Cable Car System Marker
The San Francisco Cable Car System has been designated a registered National Historic Landmark under the provisions of the Historic Sites Act of August 21, 1935. This site possesses exceptional value in commemorating and illustrating the history of the United States.
U.S. Department of the Interior - National Park Service - 1964
Erected 1964 by National Park Service.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Railroads & Streetcars. In addition, it is included in the National Historic Landmarks series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1873.
Location. 37° 48.406′ N, 122° 25.276′ W. Marker is in San Francisco, California, in San Francisco City and County. It is in Fort Mason. It can be reached from Beach Street just west of Hyde Street, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 757 Beach St, San Francisco CA 94109, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is on California’s Coast Ranges. It is also on the American Pacific Coast. Globally, it is in North America, on the Ring of Fire, in the Pacific Rim, in the Western Hemisphere, in the Western World, and in the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain and also Mexicos Alta California.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Barbary Coast Trail (a few steps from this marker); Friedel Klussman (within shouting distance of this marker); Americas First Irish Coffee (within shouting distance of this marker); The Buena Vista Cafe (within shouting distance
this page online
More about this marker. Located near the north end of the Powell-Hyde cable car line.
Regarding San Francisco Cable Car System. This is the world's last manually operated cable car system, and an icon of the city of San Francisco. Of the 23 cable car lines established between 1873 and 1890, only three remain: two routes from Union Square to Fisherman's Wharf, and a third route along California Street. The majority of the passengers who use the system are tourists, and the wait to get on can often reach two hours or more.
These are among the most significant tourist attractions in the city. San Francisco's cable cars are listed on the National Register of Historic Places, and is one of only two street railways to be named a National Historic Landmark, along with the St. Charles Streetcar Line
Photographed by Craig Baker, October 22, 2024
2. San Francisco Cable Car System Marker
Related marker. Click here for another marker that is related to this marker. - Cable Car Museum/Powerhouse.
Also see . . . San Francisco Cable Car System Wikipedia page. (Submitted on October 27, 2024.)
Photographed by Craig Baker, October 22, 2024
3. San Francisco Cable Car
Photographed by Craig Baker, October 22, 2024
4. Powerhouse / Museum
Location: 1201 Mason Street, at Washington Street.
5. Original Cable Car
This photo is on display in the Cable Car Museum.
from Wikimedia Commons
6. Cable Car System Map
Credits. This page was last revised on July 17, 2025. It was originally submitted on October 27, 2024, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. This page has been viewed 361 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on October 27, 2024, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California.
