Historical Marker
First Transcontinental Railroad
Historical marker location:
1601 Webster St, Alameda, California
( Marker is at the intersection of Lincoln Avenue and Webster Street, on the right when traveling west on Lincoln Avenue.)
Marker installed: 1951
Alameda Terminal.
The San Francisco cable car system is the world's last manually operated cable car system. The system was built in 1873 and is a National Historic Landmark. The cable cars are a popular tourist attraction and are featured in many movies and TV shows.