Air Force Flight Test Center

Historical marker location:

Edwards AFB, California

( Marker is on Rosamond Boulevard, 4.8 miles east of West Gate, on the left when traveling east.)

Marker installed: 2001

AIAA Historic Aerospace Site.

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.