Heisler / Shay / Climax Locomotive

Historical marker location:

Felton, California

Marker installed: 1988

National Historic Mechanical Engineering Landmark. Felton, California.

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.