The State Belt Railroad (1890-1993) - Golden Gate National Recreation Area (U.S. National Park Service) Steam trains on the State Belt Railroad helped improve the transportation of goods up and down the San Francisco waterfront. This photo of the Ferry Building shows the chaotic port traffic, which included steam trains, moving and parked cars, passenger trolleys and dodging pedestrians. (photo circa 1938) photo courtesy of San Francisco History Center, San Francisco Public Library.
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