Dubuque, Iowa - Fenelon Place Elevator
- Address:
- 512 Fenelon Place, Dubuque, IA
- Phone:
- 563-582-6496
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Dubuque, Iowa - Fenelon Place Elevator Quite popular on weekend days in the summer, the Fenelon Place Elevator is now operated by a quiet, non-talkative operator who is quick to stop the elevator when a passenger leaves their seat during the 1-minute ride (oops, sorry madam).
The view of Dubuque and the Mississippi River from the top is impressive. And how many of today's tourist attractions can be enjoyed for $2 (for one round trip)? [Jeff Hoskinson, 07/03/2008]
Dubuque, Iowa - Fenelon Place Elevator In Dubuque is the well known Fenelon Place Elevator, which is really a funicular inclined railway. It was first built in 1882, and rebuilt many times, but it is still the world's steepest, shortest scenic railway. Even the operators of the Hong Kong peak tram (which is the steepest, longest one) came to visit. All this is told by a kind, old chatterbox operator whose "canned" tourist response is irresistable. [Steve Williams, 01/03/2000][RA: The Fourth Street Elevator is 189 feet up and down, a "Magnificent view of three states."]
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