Alvin Ailey

Historical marker location:

San Francisco, California

( Marker is at the intersection of Market Street and 16th Street, on the right when traveling east on Market Street.)

Marker installed: 2019

(1931-1989). Rainbow Honor Walk.

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.