Historical Marker

Harry Wade Exit Route

Historical marker location:
Baker, California
( Marker is at the intersection of Death Valley Road (California Route 127 at milepost 29.8) and Saratoga Springs Road, on the left when traveling north on Death Valley Road.)
Marker installed: 1957

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.