Wednesday, December 3, 2008

Fenelon Place Elevator, Dubuque, Iowa


The Fenelon Place Elevator is the cheapest thrill in Dubuque, and it is a "Must" for those who visit the city. For only $2.00 (round trip) you can take a unique ride on "the world's shortest, steepest, scenic railway."

The Elevator was originally built in 1882 by local businessman J.K. Graves, for his personal convenience in traveling from his home to his place of work and back. However, it was soon opened to the public.

The 296 feet of track elevates passengers 189 feet from Fourth Street to Fenelon Place, connecting the downtown area of Dubuque with an older residential area. From the top you will thrill to a magnificent view of the historic Dubuque business district, the Mississippi River and three states - Iowa, Wisconsin and Illinois.

At the top, I asked a ticket agent how they could claim to be the "steepest" when the Incline Railway between Lookout Mountain and Chattanooga, Tennessee also claims to be the steepest railway in the world. He explained to me that the Fenelon Place Elevator is the "shortest, steepest" while the Incline Railway in Tennessee is much longer.

The Elevator operates daily from 8 a.m. till 10 p.m.

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