The Monument Loop: A Legacy

Historical marker location:

3501 Sanborn Drive, Oakland, California

( Marker is on Sanborn Drive near Joaquin Miller Road, on the left when traveling north.)

Marker installed: 2010

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.