The Thomas Starr King Bell

Historical marker location:

16300-16302 Emigrant Trail, Volcano, California

( Marker is at the intersection of Emigrant Trail and Consolation Street on Emigrant Trail.)

Marker installed: 2012

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.