| The cable car was first used in San Francisco in 1873. The cable itself is underground, so the track is not like that of a train. There are two pins on the side of the statue which came from the San Francisco cable car yard when the city refurbished the cars in the early 1980's. Powell is pushing the car up the hill so that it can turn around at the corner of Hyde and Powell Streets. Its companion is hyding inside, but he has dropped his conductor's button beside the track. On the other side is a token which Powell can use should he wish to get on. If heights bother you, take a Dramamine before looking at this statue. The eucalyptus acorns are from Will Rogers' ranch. |