Description
A colorful street scene shows a San Francisco cable car at a turntable with pedestrians gathered around it. Storefront signs and awnings line the street, including a visible drug store sign and other shop lettering. The cable car is shown in motion amid a busy urban intersection with people crossing nearby. 1950s.
Back Text (verbatim):
C181—CABLE CAR TURNTABLE
The cable car was invented in San
Francisco by Mr. A. S. Hallidie. Oper-
ating in 1873, it was the first car of
its kind in the world. Passengers de-
light in helping turn the car at the
turntable.
Color Kard
KODACHROME REPRODUCTION BY
MIKE ROBERTS STUDIOS BERKELEY 2, CALIFORNIA
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