Discount Car Rental and San Francisco Cable Car Museum
The cable car is one of San Francisco's most easily recognized icons. Whether you're a long time resident of the city or simply planning to visit on vacation, the cable car is sure to play an important part during your stay in the Bay Area. That's why Super Cheap Discount Car Rentals recommends taking an afternoon to visit one of the city's most important landmarks - the Cable Car Museum on Mason Street! Established in 1974, the Cable Car Museum is a nonprofit educational facility designed to teach people about the important role of cable cars in San Francisco's history. Located in the old Washington/Mason cable car barn and powerhouse, the museum features some of the city's oldest and most influential cable cars. The Cable Car Museum proudly displays mechanical devices, photographs and detailed miniature models along with the already stunning full-size antique vehicles. Discount car rental customers of all ages can learn a thing or two inside this historically significant institution so don't miss your chance to check it out! The Cable Car Museum is waiting for you at 1201 Mason Street in downtown San Francisco!
Take A Ride Back in Time!
The Cable Car Museum in San Francisco is currently home to an outstanding collection of cable car memorabilia as well as important artifacts. Discount car rental customers are encouraged to browse the various displays inside the museum including a collection of grips, tracks, cables and brake mechanisms. Authentic cable car tools are also on display along with a large collection of detailed historic photographs. The Cable Car Museum is proudly located inside the landmark Washington/Mason cable car barn and powerhouse providing visitors with an up close look at the huge engines and winding wheels that are need to pull cable cars throughout the city. The Museum also houses three antique cable cars from the 1870s. These include the Sutter Street Railway No. 46 grip car and the No.54 trailer. The Museum is also home to the last remaining car from the original cable car company, the Clay Street Hill Railroad No. 8 grip car. Once you've browsed the exhibits Super Cheap Car Rentals also recommends dropping into the Museum Store where you'll find a variety of cable car memorabilia, books, clothing and cards. Replica cable car bells are also available for purchase inside the store!
The Cable Car Today
San Francisco currently employs two different kinds of cable cars. These are the California St. cars and the Powell St. cars. The California St. cars have 2 grips and are double open ended. This type of car has been used on California Street since way back in 1891. The Powell St. cars have just one grip and one open end. This type of car was developed in the 1880'2 for the Market Street Cable Railway. Ferries and Cliff House Railway began service on the Powell Mason line during 1888. Some of these original cars have been rebuilt and are still in use today. You and your discount car rental friends can still take a ride on one of the city's three cable car lines. These include the Powell-Hyde line, the Powell-Mason line and the California line.
Ring My Bell!
Since 1949 a contest has been held in Union Square to select the best cable car bell-ringer in all of San Francisco. Traditionally held in July, the contest is now one of San Francisco's most celebrated annual events, drawing hundreds of local and visiting cable car enthusiasts. If you think you have what it takes to be the best cable car bell-ringer in San Francisco remember to stop by the Cable Car Museum for important contest information! This years contest is fast approaching, so delay!
To learn more about the Cable Car Museum please visit the institution's official website at www.cablecarmuseum.org. Discount car rental customers can also contact the museum by phone at 1-415-474-1887. The Museum is open April 1st through September 30th from 10am to 6pm and October 1st through March 31st from 10am to 5pm. Admission is always free.
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