Yesler Cable Car
Sector: Cable car • Location: Seattle, Washington, United States
Source: My Northwest
The Yesler Cable Car was a significant part of Seattle's public transit history, operating for 52 years from 1888 until its final run in 1940. It connected Pioneer Square to Leschi Park, showcasing the city's early adoption of cable car technology. Despite its closure, remnants of its infrastructure and artifacts remain a point of interest for local historians and the community.
- Status
- Closed
- Sector
- Cable car, Automotive
- Location
- Seattle, Washington, United States of America
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- My Northwest
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Status
Original status | completed |
Taiyo status | Closed |
Taiyo last update | 2026-07-22 |
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Description | The Yesler Cable Car was a significant part of Seattle's public transit history, operating for 52 years from 1888 until its final run in 1940. It connected Pioneer Square to Leschi Park, showcasing the city's early adoption of cable car technology. Despite its closure, remnants of its infrastructure and artifacts remain a point of interest for local historians and the community. |
Original sector | Transportation |
Location
Country | United States of America (USA) |
State | Washington |
City | Seattle |
Source
Source | My Northwest |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Cable car, Automotive |
Article published date | 2025-03-20 |
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