San Francisco

A Cablecar is Born Tour 2024

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A photo of people on a cablecar on Sutter & Powell St

Cable cars are synonymous with San Francisco, but do you know about their history? The world’s last manually operated cable car system — an iconic San Francisco attraction — has remained essentially unchanged since its invention in 1873 by engineer Andrew Hallidie. At night, these historic cars take rest in the cable car barn and powerhouse on Mason Street, where they are meticulously maintained. Celebrate Transit Month by joining SPUR for a special tour of the barn to see how the cars on the city’s three remaining cable system lines are kept running after 150 years of operation — and counting!

Location

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Admission

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Refund Policy

Sponsorship payments: Will not be refunded, as sponsorship benefits take effect immediately and are on-going through the date of the event.

Auxiliary Services

If, in order to participate in a SPUR event, you need auxiliary aids or services for a disability (e.g., qualified interpreter, qualified reader, written materials, taped texts) please submit your request five business days before the event to [email protected] or 415-781-8726 x132. SPUR will work with you in identifying effective auxiliary aids or services that it can provide. If you need to cancel your request, please notify SPUR at least two business days before the event.