Jos. H. McCourt / Bruno L. Putzker

Historical marker location:

1931 Center Street, Berkeley, California

( Marker can be reached from Center Street, on the left when traveling east.)

Marker installed: 1935

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.