Lincoln in Grafton County, New Hampshire — The American Northeast (New England)

The First Passenger Carrying Aerial Tramway in North America

Photographed By Anton Schwarzmueller, August 22, 2016

1. The First Passenger Carrying Aerial Tramway in North America Marker

Inscription. The First Passenger Carrying Aerial Tramway in North America was erected on Cannon Mountain in Franconia Notch in 1938. When loaded, this tramcar carried 27 passengers to the summit of cannon mountain in 9 minutes. This type of car had served 42 years when it was replaced by a newer version in 1980.

Erected by Clark's Trading Post.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Air & Space • Railroads & Streetcars. A significant historical year for this entry is 1938.

Location. 44° 2.982′ N, 71° 41.193′ W. Marker is in Lincoln, New Hampshire, in Grafton County. Marker can be reached from the intersection of Daniel Webster Highway (U.S. 3) and Connector Road, on the right when traveling north. Marker is at Clark's Trading Post; admission fee required. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 110 Daniel Webster Highway, Lincoln NH 03251, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Borasaurus (a few steps from this marker); Quinten E. Mulleavey (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); Clark's Bridge (about 700 feet away); The Bear Show (about 700 feet away); N.H. (approx. 1.4 miles away); Korean Conflict (approx. 1.4 miles

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away); Woodstock World War Two Memorial (approx. 1.4 miles away); Vietnam Veterans (approx. 1.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lincoln.

Also see . . . Clark's Trading Post. (Submitted on August 27, 2016, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York.)

Marker & Tramway Car image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Anton Schwarzmueller, August 22, 2016

2. Marker & Tramway Car

Credits. This page was last revised on December 23, 2020. It was originally submitted on August 27, 2016, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York. This page has been viewed 323 times since then and 33 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 27, 2016, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York.