Cable Car Museum
1201 Mason Street (at Washington St.)
San Francisco
(415) 474-1887
Along with the Golden
Gate Bridge,
cable cars are easily one of San
Francisco's most famous icons. This
museum celebrates their enduring
attraction with exhibits, a video and
four sets of the huge powerhouse wheels
that drive the entire system. You will
also see the first cable car (circa 1873)
and learn about the origin of the system
and the role cable cars played in the
city's history. Check out the nifty
giftshop that sells cable car-related
merchandise.
