The Avery Hotel

Historical marker location:

4573 Moran Road, Avery, California

( Marker can be reached from Moran Road near Avery Hotel Road.)

Marker installed: 1998

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.