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, December 21 at 11:00 am given by Anne H.Sign Up
• Saturday, December 28 at 11:00 am given by Susan S.Sign Up
• Sunday, December 29 at 11:00 am given by Bruce B.Sign Up
• Saturday, January 4 at 11:00 am given by Ann S.Sign Up
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• Saturday, January 11 at 11:00 am given by Daniel M.Sign Up
• Tuesday, January 14 at 11:00 am given by Rose F.Sign Up
• Saturday, January 18 at 11:00 am given by Anne H.Sign Up
• Thursday, January 23 at 11:00 am given by Carol W.Sign Up
• Saturday, January 25 at 11:00 am given by Andrew T.Sign Up

Notes

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