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THE FIRST CABLE CAR
By Roger R. Olmsted
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THE FIRST CABLE CAR
CABLE CAR MEMORABILIA
IS RAPIDLY DISAPPEARING
Folks, it was greeted by catcalls – yep this eh – em – whatamacallit – might even be called a sophisticated “contraption” or maybe a gadget. It did not even draw big crowds or excitement when unveiled. Probably cause, nobody thought the thing would work – yet today – she’s still running. Yep, dependably and per perpetually. Here’s the story entitled
THE FIRST CABLE CAR
Please read this. There were many a western story published – the common ones about Cowboys and Indians are listed on Ebay every day but the rarer ones about the unique inventions that made the old west run like this one are seldom found. Collectors treasure them and their price guide value rises every day. They are hard to find. I hunt them out because really the better, untold and rarer stories were published in the rest.
Here’s one of ‘em.
Following my retirement, I have dedicated my remaining hours to indexing the Genealogy of our western pioneers. During my research, I discovered that thousands of our kinfolk lay unfound and unrecognized on some book dealer’s shelf. Because Old Western History and Memorabilia was printed before computer indexing, I index every item I sell.
This complete index will be bound and included in this offering at no additional cost.
Humbly, I am trying to keep our history alive.
I hope you appreciate the effort.
THE FIRST CABLE CAR
By Roger R. Olmsted
ANCESTORS INDEXED HEREIN, CIRCA 1873 – 1951
ANCESTOR’S LOCATION: CALIFORNIA
BEEBE, Lucius, author of “Cable Car Carnival”
CLEGG, Charles, author of “Cable Car Carnival”
HALLIDIE, A. S., Regent of the University of California, inventor of the system
HILL, Clay S. – Name of first Cable Car
KAHN, Edgar M., author of “Cable Car Days in San Francisco”
OLMSTED, Roger R., Author
PARKER, Frank, author of “Anatomy of the San Francisco Cable Car”
Picture 1: Figure 1, diagram of the first street cable car in the world. *
All drawings courtesy of Bancroft Library
Picture 2: Drawing – scene of cable car on street. *
All drawings courtesy of Bancroft Library
Picture 3: Figure 2, Figure 4, and Figure 3 – additional diagrams of first street cable car. *
All drawings courtesy of Bancroft Library
PLACES, STREETS AND THINGS PROMINENTLY MENTIONED w * INDICATING PICTURE:
Age of the Mechanic
Chestnut
Clay
Clay Street Cable Cars *
Clay Street Railway *
Kearny
Larkin
Leavenworth
Mining and Scientific Press
Nob Hill
University of California
Vanderbilt, steamer
THE FIRST CABLE CAR
By Roger R. Olmsted
CABLE CAR MEMORABILIA
IS RAPIDLY DISAPPEARING
While others clip ads from magazines, I save history. It’s a shame that our past is being lost. It’s as simple as that.
What a story, Rare Story!!! Great Pictures. You will love it as it was published in this old complete western magazine printed on heavy slick paper many years ago. The issue is in excellent condition, the cover is pristine and in vibrant color.
As clearly stated in my description, this is featured story in a rarely found and seldom read unusual and complete western magazine. I don't give out name of publication or date because I have caught competitors copying my index and work and trying to sell it as theirs. I hope you understand.