Crooks Tour of the Barbary Coast

Old Ship Saloon,298 Pacific Ave,San Francisco CA 94111

27 November, 2021

Description

Led by crime author Paul Drexler, you'll discover the notorious crimes of the Barbary Coast, "The Wickedest Place in America.". In this 90 minute waking tour you’ll uncover how the not-so-secret business of shanghaiing sailors built and funded the Barbary Cost… Uncover San Francisco's most dangerous saloons, infamous brothels and the legendary Bella Union Theatre. Discover how a whisky warehouse saved the Barbary Coast from the 1906 fire You’ll also experience the legendary Pacific avenue dance halls that brought jazz to the West Coast and spawned the dance crazes of the early 20th century. Paul Drexler is the Director of Crooks Tour of San Francisco, and the author of He has written about San Francisco crime since 1984. In 2017 He received the Oscar Lewis award from the San Francisco History Association for his writing on San Francisco. https://www.sfexaminer.com/news/chinatown-tong-wars/ Paul along with Kevin Mullen, former Deputy Police Chief (1935-2011) created the tours to provide an off-the-beaten-path experience for anyone interested in San Francisco's wild, wicked, and glamorous past.