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Telegraph Hill Observatory

January 1, 1885

Telegraph Hill Observatory, also known as Layman's Folly and Layman's German Castle. It was a roadhouse, restaurant, and observatory at the top of Telegraph Hill and reached by the Telegraph Hill Railroad up Greenwich Street. Funicular cable car at center at terminus.

Telegraph Hill Observatory
Location

280 Telegraph Hill Blvd, 94133

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Artifact
  • Date Added: May 2, 2018
  • Contributor: Courtesy of a Private Collector
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