Trolley Thursday 4/8/21 - The Golden Age of San Francisco's Cable Cars

Like every great American story, San Francisco's cable cars are a story of grit, determination, and innovation in the face of adversity. However, like we mentioned last time, the era of the cable car was not simply a flat line to success. As this unique mode of transportation picked up in popularity across the city (and across the United States), there soon arose a rift in how the cars were built and operated. Do we go with side-grip or horizontal-grip? Do we add curves to the line or not? What to even do with a rotating horsecar? All of these questions, and more, will now be answered on today's Trolley Thursday, celebrating the Golden Age of San Francisco's Cable Cars!