How the 1906 Earthquake Transformed Our Public Transit System

How the 1906 Earthquake Transformed Our Public Transit System
By Jeremy Menzies

April 18 marked the anniversary of the 1906 Earthquake and Fires. This disaster destroyed much of San Francisco and displaced over 50% of the residents. It also ushered in a new era of public transportation in the city. Before the quake: Cable cars rule downtown   Before the earthquake, cable cars dominated transit in downtown San Francisco. Cable cars first started running in 1873. By the mid-1890s, cable car lines extended from the Ferry Building to Golden Gate Park. Cable cars are pulled along the street by an underground cable. This movement is possible thanks to a network of pulleys...

Published May 01, 2025 at 05:30AM
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