California Historical Landmarks in San Francisco
California Historical Landmark 500
Site of the Eastern Terminus of Clay Street Hill Railroad
Clay and Kearny Streets
Built 1873
Demolished 1942
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Andrew Smith Hallidie
Site of Eastern Terminus First Street Cars in World Propelled by Cable
Commenced operation August 1, 1875. Ceased February 15, 1942. Invented and installed by Andrew S. Hallidie, born London, England March 16, 1836. Died San Francisco, April 24, 1900. Pioneer manufacturer of wire cables, regent University of California, twice member Board of Freeholders for drafting city charter. Served on first Board of Trustees of the San Francisco Public Library.
Registered State Landmark No. 500
Tablet placed by the California State Park Commission
Base furnished by Friends of Andrew S. Hallidie
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Points of historical interest associated with Portsmouth Plaza and Gold Rush San Francisco:
- California Star Newspaper Site
- Clay Street Hill Railroad Site
- First American Flag Raised in San Francisco
- First Public School in California
- First United States Branch Mint
- Jackson Square Historic District
- Jenny Lind Theatre and San Francisco City Hall Site
- Montgomery Block Site
- Pony Express Site
- Portsmouth Plaza
- Robert Louis Stevenson Remembrance