The San Francisco cable car system is the world's last manually operated cable car system and an icon of the city of San Francisco, California. Of the 23 cable car lines established between 1873 and 1890, only three remain - one of which combines parts of two earlier lines: two routes from downtown near Union Square to Fisherman's Wharf, and a third route along California Street.
Columbus Tower, also known as the Sentinel Building, is a mixed-use building in San Francisco, California, completed in 1907. The distinctive copper-green Flatiron style structure is bounded by Columbus Avenue, Kearny Street, and Jackson Street; straddling the North Beach, Chinatown, and Financial District neighborhoods of the city.
North Beach is a vibrant neighborhood in San Francisco, known as the city's "Little Italy." It features a rich Italian heritage with numerous restaurants and cafes, alongside a lively nightlife scene. Historically significant as the heart of the Beat Generation, North Beach is home to iconic landmarks like Coit Tower and City Lights Bookstore.
