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The Barbary Coast (also Barbary, Berbery or Berber Coast) was the name given to the coastal regions of central and western North Africa or more specifically the Maghreb and the Ottoman borderlands consisting of the regencies in Algiers, Tunis, and Tripoli, as well as the Sultanate of Morocco from the 16th to 19th centuries.
The Barbary Coast was a red-light district during the second half of the 19th and early 20th centuries in San Francisco that featured dance halls, concert saloons, bars, jazz clubs, variety shows, and brothels. Its nine block area was centered on a three block stretch of Pacific Street, now Pacific Avenue, between Montgomery and Stockton Streets.
Nov 8, 2016 · The story of the Barbary Coast, San Francisco ’s first red-light district is a fascinating tale permeated by violence, exploitation, and anarchy that can be experienced firsthand by all, through a journey along The Barbary Coast Trail. The district was named for an expanse of North African coastline, from Morocco to modern-day Libya, that was ...
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SF's Official Trail. The Barbary Coast Trail is San Francisco’s official historical walking tour. The trail is marked with 180 bronze medallions and arrows embedded in the sidewalk, making it easy to follow from one end to the other.
Mar 27, 2021 · Barbary Coast: The Original San Francisco Waterfront. North Beach to the Embarcadero. The Waterfront: Pier 39, Fisherman’s Wharf and Aquatic Park. Upper Trail for Round Trip — Cable Car and Nob Hill. Downtown: Old U.S. Mint, Union Square, and Maiden Lane.
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Apr 10, 2023 · The Barbary Coast Trail is one of the best San Francisco walks for history lovers. It meanders through downtown with historical markers noting one of San Francisco’s most notorious periods.
America's Best History. The history of the Barbory Coast and San Francisco tells a story that ranges from the California Missions to the Gold Rush of 1849 to World's Fairs and two earthquakes in 1906 and 1989 that took their toll.