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, July 27 at 11:00 am given by Daniel M.Sign Up
• Saturday, August 3 at 11:00 am given by Carol W.Sign Up
• Wednesday, August 7 at 11:00 am given by Ann S.Sign Up
• Saturday, August 10 at 11:00 am given by Anne H.Sign Up
• Saturday, August 17 at 11:00 am given by Susan S.Sign Up
• Sunday, August 18 at 10:30 am given by Bruce B.Sign Up
• Saturday, August 24 at 11:00 am given by Rose F.Sign Up
• Saturday, August 31 at 11:00 am given by Andrew T.Sign Up
• Monday, September 2 at 11:00 am given by Ann S.Sign Up
• Saturday, September 7 at 11:00 am given by Ann S.Sign Up

Notes

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