1850’s San Francisco: Paris Of The Pacific
Neighborhood: Downtown
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, August 20 at 11:00 am given by Carol WalkerSign Up
- Saturday, August 27 at 11:00 am given by Susan SpellmanSign Up
- Saturday, September 3 at 11:00 am given by Rose FeeneySign Up
- Sunday, September 4 at 10:00 am given by Bruce BennettSign Up
- Saturday, September 10 at 11:00 am given by Andrew TuttleSign Up
- Saturday, September 17 at 11:00 am given by Anne HitzSign Up
- Saturday, September 24 at 11:00 am given by Bruce BennettSign Up
- Saturday, October 1 at 11:00 am given by Rose FeeneySign Up
- Saturday, October 8 at 11:00 am given by Bruce BennettSign Up
- Saturday, October 15 at 11:00 am given by Andrew TuttleSign Up
Notes
Tour Length: Approximately 1-1/2 to 2 hours
Please note: Private groups tours required for groups of 8 or more.