Boom & Bust
Neighborhood: Financial District
Description
Money makes the world go round and it also makes San Francisco go up and down. On this fun and thought-provoking walk, you’ll learn about the many forms that money and finance have taken from before the Gold Rush to the tech-centric present. Immense wealth, total ruin, disruptive innovation, and social unrest – come learn what makes this city boom and bust by walking in the footsteps of the characters who made and sometimes lost fortunes here.
Next Tours
- Saturday, March 28 at 2:00 pm given by Paul S.Sign Up
- Saturday, April 4 at 2:00 pm given by Bill G.Sign Up
- Saturday, April 18 at 2:00 pm given by Richard S.Sign Up
- Thursday, May 28 at 2:00 pm given by Eric F.Sign Up
Notes
Tour Length: Approximately 1-1/2 to 2 hours.
This tour ends the intersection of New Montgomery and Howard.
Location

We start at Empire Park, located at 642 Commercial Street, between Montgomery and Kearny. Please note that the 600 block of Commercial Street has been renamed Emperor Norton Place.
Empire Park is approximately a 9 minute walk from the Montgomery BART and Muni station.
Please note: Private group tours required for groups of 7 or more.






