1850’s San Francisco: Paris Of The Pacific

Description

Everyone in France heard the rumors. Or saw the news reports “of gold mines…fabulous riches awaiting only the hands of miners to be picked up.” Some packed their bags and set off for California. These French left their mark on the culture of the booming city. The French influenced society, especially in food and fashion. Without them, it’s hard to imagine San Francisco becoming our sophisticated, cosmopolitan metropolis.

We will walk through the heart of Gold Rush San Francisco and learn the stories of some of the thousands of French who influenced the City’s development with restaurants, bakeries, shops, laundries, banks and bordellos. From the Gold Rush to today, San Francisco has been the “Paris of the Pacific!”

Next Tours

• Saturday, March 21 at 11:00 am given by Carol W.Sign Up
• Thursday, March 26 at 11:00 am given by Leslie J.Sign Up
• Thursday, April 2 at 11:00 am given by Rose F.Sign Up
• Thursday, April 9 at 11:00 am given by Leslie J.Sign Up
• Saturday, April 11 at 3:00 pm given by Bruce B.Sign Up
• Thursday, April 16 at 11:00 am given by Anne H.Sign Up
• Saturday, April 18 at 11:00 am given by Carol W.Sign Up
• Thursday, April 23 at 11:00 am given by Ann S.Sign Up
• Thursday, April 30 at 11:00 am given by Susan S.Sign Up
• Sunday, May 3 at 3:00 pm given by Ann S.Sign Up

Notes

Tour Length: Approximately 1-1/2 to 2 hours.

This tour ends at Grant and Bush Streets.