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Cable Car Powerhouse and Barn — Museum

The San Francisco Cable Car Museum is located in the Washington-Mason powerhouse and carbarn on Nob Hill. It houses a collection of historic cable cars, photographs, and mechanical displays. Visitors can learn about the history of San Francisco's cable cars, from their first run in 1873 to the present, including the inventor, technologies, and ongoing preservation efforts. A gift shop, run by a nonprofit dedicated to preserving cable car history, offers memorabilia.

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About Cable Car Powerhouse and Barn

The San Francisco Cable Car Museum is located in the Washington-Mason powerhouse and carbarn on Nob Hill. It houses a collection of historic cable cars, photographs, and mechanical displays. Visitors can learn about the history of San Francisco's cable cars, from their first run in 1873 to the present, including the inventor, technologies, and ongoing preservation efforts. A gift shop, run by a nonprofit dedicated to preserving cable car history, offers memorabilia.

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Serving San Francisco, CA

The San Francisco Cable Car Museum is located in the Washington-Mason powerhouse and carbarn on Nob Hill. It houses a collection of historic cable cars, photographs, and mechanical displays. Visitors can learn about the history of San Francisco's cable cars, from their first run in 1873 to the present, including the inventor, technologies, and ongoing preservation efforts. A gift shop, run by a nonprofit dedicated to preserving cable car history, offers memorabilia.

Cable Car Powerhouse and Barn — San Francisco, CA