Kind of a weird way to say funicular
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Funicular means there's a counterbalance, usually a second car is used as a counterweight.
I have no idea how this particular system works, and there's only one car.
Ah yeah that's right. It's an inclined elevator for sure
Lol.
You made me go read the article to find out more!
In 1957, the partners came up with the idea for a lift — customers had been asking for one for years — and hired Oakland’s Dwan Elevator Co. to install the red inclined “hillavator” that could carry six guests at a time 118 feet to the entrance.
So, yep, definitely an elevator. But even elevators use a counterweight, which in a Funicular is another car, and it's along an incline.
Hmm, so is there really a difference?
Random tidbit:
By the early 1950s the restaurant offered “extra thick man size” New York-cut steak for $4.50 and whole baby broiled lobster for $3.50
I know from the early 60's to mid-2000's, inflation is roughly 10x. So that's a steak for about $50 in today's money, and lobster for about $35. (Though inflation on those particular items may vary).
The restaurant is also really good. That cart thing is terrifying though… definitely felt a bit off. Plus the walk down is short and through a beautiful garden. 10/10 you should visit and eat there.
You just lack a Victorian sense of adventure! 🤣
(Yea, this is mid-20th century construction, but it has a Victorian vibe).