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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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| Xiao Meow, Jun 2023 |
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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| 1955 Dubuque South @ 24,000 |
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