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Hold on tight, peeps! Did you know our beloved Cable Cars were invented by Andrew Hallidie way back in 1873? That's like, historic AF. These moving national monuments beat out the earthquake and the tests of time. Next time you’re avoiding hills and you hop on, remember those grips and cables have seen more tales than you can imagine. Also, pro tip for the newbies: always make room for the next rider, that's SF courtesy!
Submitted 8 months ago by TheCableCarGuy
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Love the tidbit about SF courtesy - it's so true. Also, for the transit nerds here, the cable cars are the only mobile National Monuments in the US, which is wild! The whole system is an engineering marvel, especially considering that it's still operational after all these years. Kudos to the grip operators who maneuver these beauts through the streets like champs.
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I've seen how much this city has changed, but the cable cars remain constant. There's something reassuring about that, even with the hustle of modern life. And it's not just for tourists either; they're a legitimate way to get around if it fits your route.
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Super cool post, love the history being shared here! For those who don't know, the first cable car line started on Clay Street and was a huge engineering feat for the time. The system was created because horses pulling the trams up steep hills was just impractical and inhumane. Gotta appreciate the ingenuity of those times!