Are there any interesting facts about how Lombard Street was built? - Dylan's Tours

Are there any interesting facts about how Lombard Street was built?

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- August 5, 2025 at 7:54 pm #23281
  
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- August 5, 2025 at 7:55 pm #23282
  
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  The turns were added in 1922 to reduce the steep grade and make it safer for cars. It was originally a straight cobblestone road.
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