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Union Square to Lotta's Fountain Walking Tour

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Location: San Francisco, United States
Duration: 30 minutes
Product code: 110804P137_CXL0


Overview
ItineraryThis is a typical itinerary for this productPass By: Union Square, 333 Post St San Francisco Shopping Districts, San Francisco, CA 94108-4901Union Square is one of the city's earliest parks. It's on the land deeded to the people by Col. John Geary, the first American mayor of San Francisco, in 1850. The square gets its name from the pro-union rallies that were held here in the days before the Civil War.Pass By: Westin St. Francis (hotel), 335 Powell St Union Square, San Francisco, CA 94102-1804The St. Francis hotel has been a favorite of celebrities, royalty and presidents since it opened in 1904. One president in particular, Gerald Ford, was exiting its north entrance on September 22, 1975. Across the street stood Sarah Jane Moore, who pulled out a revolver and shot at President Ford on the spot.Pass By: Maiden Lane, Between Stockton and Kearny Streets Union Square, San Francisco, CAToday Maiden Lane is lined with cafés, boutiques, and galleries. It gives little hint of its notorious past, because prior to the earthquake and fire of 1906, this was called Morton Street, and it was a red light district.Pass By: Grant Avenue, San Francisco, CAGrant Avenue is the oldest street in San Francisco. In Spanish colonial times, it was known as Calle de la Fundacion. After the United States took over in 1847, it was renamed Dupont Street, and after the disaster of 1906, was renamed in honor of President Ulysses S. Grant.Pass By: Lotta's Fountain, Coner of Geary-Market and Kearny Streets, San Francisco, CAEvery year on April 18, we gather at Lotta’s Fountain at 5 AM to remember that terrible day. Hundreds of people show up, many in period costume. A wreath is placed on the fountain, there are speeches and ceremonies, and sirens go off in the area at 5:12 AM: the exact moment of the earthquake.
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VoiceMap
Additional Information
Confirmation will be received at time of booking,Not wheelchair accessible,Stroller accessible,Service animals allowed,Near public transportation,Infants must sit on laps,Most travelers can participate,This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate,All of VoiceMap's audio tours are self-guided and users must bring their own smartphone and headphones to take the tour. We urge all our users to wear facemasks and carry hand sanitizer with them to ensure they're own protection and the protection of others.
Inclusions:
Lifetime access to San Francisco: Union Square to Lotta's Fountain tour,VoiceMap Application,Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
Exclusions:
Smartphone,Transportation,Food/Drink,Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route

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