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Cable Car on Rotating Platform. ca. 1947, San Francisco, California, USA, CABLE CAR ON TURN TABLE, POWELL AND MARKET, SAN FRANCISCO, CALIF. 123. Close to the hearts of every San Franciscan are these quaint little cable cars, that have become traditional. Visitors to San Francisco climb aboard for their first exciting ride on the cars that go clanging and bouncing up and down and over the hills. At the foot of Powell and Market, a famous corner, is a turn table where the cars are turned around for the return trip
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Cable Car on Rotating Platform. ca. 1947, San Francisco, California, USA, CABLE CAR ON TURN TABLE, POWELL AND MARKET, SAN FRANCISCO, CALIF. 123. Close to the hearts of every San Franciscan are these quaint little cable cars, that have become traditional. Visitors to San Francisco climb aboard for their first exciting ride on the cars that go clanging and bouncing up and down and over the hills. At the foot of Powell and Market, a famous corner, is a turn table where the cars are turned around for the return trip
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Step back in time with this print of a cable car on a rotating platform, taken around 1947 in San Francisco, California. The image captures the essence of this iconic city and its beloved mode of transportation. These quaint little cable cars hold a special place in the hearts of every San Franciscan, having become an integral part of the city's tradition. For visitors to San Francisco, climbing aboard one of these charming cars marks their first exciting ride through the bustling streets. With their distinctive clanging and bouncing motion, they carry passengers up and down the famous hills that define the city's landscape. At Powell and Market Streets, a renowned corner that has witnessed countless journeys over the years, lies a turntable where these cable cars are skillfully maneuvered for their return trips. This historic spot serves as both a practical necessity for changing directions and an emblematic symbol of San Francisco's rich history. As you gaze upon this timeless photograph from Universal Images Group (UIG), allow yourself to be transported to an era when these cable cars were not just means of transportation but also cherished symbols of community pride. Experience firsthand the charm and nostalgia that continue to make them such an enduring icon in the City by the Bay.
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