Inner Richmond District The Wild Years: Beertown, Barracks and Buffalo Bill
Neighborhood: Richmond
Description
South of Geary Street was the Richmond’s Wild Side: there were squatters and robbers’ roosts in an area that became a racetrack. The 1894 Mid Winter Fair in Golden Gate Park added a gritty saloon culture. When the racetrack was graded and divided into blocks awaiting housing development, instead they became campsites for American soldiers on their way to the Spanish-American War. Soon rows of Fernando Nelson houses appeared. A decade later, newly paved streets with beautiful Craftsman houses were built. Visit the part of San Francisco where Wyatt Earp once lived and a new hospital offered America’s first health maintenance organization.
Next Tours
- Saturday, May 10 at 10:00 am given by Ann S.Sign Up
Notes
Tour Length: Approximately 1-1/2 to 2 hours
This tour is offered in Spring and Fall
Location
Meet at the corner of Arguello Blvd and McAllister St, at Velo Rouge Cafe.
Please note: Private group tours required for groups of 8 or more.
