Market Street Railway
Museums, Historical Sites, and ZoosCalifornia, United States0-1 Employees
Market Street Railway is a nonprofit organization that preserves and advocates for San Francisco’s historic transit, including the F-line streetcars and the cable cars that are designated as a national landmark. It operates independently of the city’s transit agency, relying on membership dues and private donations to support its activities and to maintain a presence in the public conversation about historic rail vehicles. The organization also runs the San Francisco Railway Museum near the Ferry Building, which provides free admission and serves as an information center about rail transit history while offering a gift shop with San Francisco-themed items. The museum and advocacy work are aimed at highlighting how streetcars and cable cars have contributed to urban life, with the F-line and cable cars collectively carrying tens of thousands of riders daily. Based in San Francisco, Market Street Railway focuses on preservation, education, and community engagement surrounding the city’s historic transit heritage.