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, February 4 at 11:00 am given by Rose FeeneySign Up
- Saturday, February 11 at 11:00 am given by Andrew TuttleSign Up
- Tuesday, February 14 at 11:00 am given by Carol WalkerSign Up
- Saturday, February 18 at 11:00 am given by Daniel McFarlandSign Up
- Sunday, February 26 at 10:00 am given by Bruce BennettSign Up
- Saturday, March 4 at 11:00 am given by Andrew TuttleSign Up
- Monday, March 6 at 7:00 am given by Rose FeeneySign Up
- Saturday, March 11 at 11:00 am given by Rose FeeneySign Up
- Saturday, March 18 at 11:00 am given by Daniel McFarlandSign Up
- Tuesday, March 21 at 11:00 am given by Anne HitzSign Up
Notes
Tour Length: Approximately 1-1/2 to 2 hours
Please note: Private groups tours required for groups of 8 or more.