Photographs of San Francisco Cable Cars

Click on an image to see the full picture

Cable cars were invented in 1873 in San Francisco as a means of carrying passingers over the steep hills more safely than with horse drawn carriages. They are powered from a central powerhouse by four underground cables which run the length of each route and can be gripped by each car.

Introduction to San Francisco
Golden Gate Bridge
San Francisco Streets
Muir Woods
Point Bonita Lighthouse
USA
Home