Villa Francesca

Historical marker location:

Rancho Palos Verdes, California

( Marker is at the intersection of Palos Verdes Drive South and Peppertree Drive, on the right when traveling west on Palos Verdes Drive South.)

Marker installed: 1987

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.