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| Bryan Lee posted Fenelon Place Elevator in Dubuque, Iowa. The world's shortest and steepest railway was originally built by a banker who wanted a faster way home during lunch which allowed him to take a half-hour nap before returning to work. Located at 512 Fenelon Place, Dubuque, Iowa. Aka 4th ST Elevator |
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| FenelonPlaceElevator "Historic cable car. Also known as the Fourth Street Elevator, this funicular railway has been called “the world’s steepest, shortest scenic railway.” 296 feet in length, elevating passengers 189 feed from Fourth Street up to Fenelon Place. Magnificent view of downtown Dubuque business district, the Mississippi River and three states." |
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| HS Hose Camping posted April 1940. Dubuque, Iowa. "Elevator which ascends from downtown district to residential section of bluffs." Medium format acetate negative by John Vachon. James Smith shared wow, Iowa? Patrick Thomas Koppes: one of the oldest funicular rails in the US...or the steepest....cant recall their claim... Dennis DeBruler: Patrick Thomas Koppes Their claim is "the world’s steepest, shortest scenic railway." It is 296' (36m) long and has an elevation of 189' (58m). https://www.fenelonplaceelevator.com/ |
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| Rob Sterne commented on James' share It hasn't changed much in 84 years. |
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| Lucas Gillbuzz posted Then and Now - Dubuque, IA One popular, must see site while taking US Route 20 to he you reach Dubuque, Iowa is the Fenelon Place Elevator. Originally opened in 1882, the funicular was built to easily transport the businessmen who retired to their homes for lunch from the downtown areas to the estates on the bluffs. To walk up the hills was took too much time. A funicular operates by weights and motor to bring a car up while the other car comes down. The B&W photo is from the 1932 WPA guide to Iowa. Also known as as the Fourth Street Elevator, Fourth Street was the original Route 20. You can visit and ride the elevator daily from April 1 - November 30. One way up is $2/ round trip is $4. If you can, ride up and walk down the side streets to explore the city! A view from the top is spectacular and included in the comments. Fenelon Place Elevator Company |
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| Julia Cossa posted Fenelon Place Elevator The shortest, steepest funicular railway is definitely an iconic attraction in Dubuque. Take a few extra minutes to learn the history of this elevator because it’s an interesting story of one man wanting a shortcut to work. Every day, his gardener would haul him up and down several times a day so he could quickly and easily get home from work. We’ve ridden funiculars in Heidelberg, Germany and Colorado Springs too! This one is short and sweet, but the views are no less spectacular! Romas Thomas posted with the same comment |
Hidden Gems in the Midwest posted two photos with the comment:
Ever heard of the world’s shortest and steepest scenic railway? No? Well, buckle up because the Fenelon Place Elevator in Dubuque, Iowa, is about to blow your mind.Imagine this: A tiny, charming cable car zips you up a steep bluff, giving you jaw-dropping views of the Mississippi River and three states. Yes, you read that right — three states! This isn’t your average tourist attraction. It’s a hidden gem that locals adore and visitors rave about.Also known as the Fourth Street Elevator, this unique railway travels 296 feet total, elevating passengers nearly 200 feet up Fourth Street to Fenelon Place where its one-of-a-kind views of Iowa, Illinois, and Wisconsin can be enjoyed all at once.
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Hidden Gems in the Midwest posted five photos with the comment:
Ever heard of the world’s shortest and steepest scenic railway? No? Well, buckle up because the Fenelon Place Elevator in Dubuque, Iowa, is about to blow your mind.
https://rootedwanderings.com/dubuque-fenelon-place-elevator/
Imagine this: A tiny, charming cable car zips you up a steep bluff, giving you jaw-dropping views of the Mississippi River and three states. Yes, you read that right — three states! This isn’t your average tourist attraction. It’s a hidden gem that locals adore and visitors rave about.
Also known as the Fourth Street Elevator, this unique railway travels 296 feet total, elevating passengers nearly 200 feet up Fourth Street to Fenelon Place where its one-of-a-kind views of Iowa, Illinois, and Wisconsin can be enjoyed all at once.
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The funicular is the little black line at the end of 4th street that cuts across a lot of contour lines.
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