Thursday, August 8, 2024

I was trying to figure out in what context was San Francisco the "Barbary Coast?"

This likely refers mostly to the 1800s, especially after the Gold Rush in 1849 on.

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The Barbary Coast was San Francisco's original vice district, preceding the less raunchy Tenderloin. Like many of its tawdry brethren around the world, the Barbary Coast started on the waterfront, catering to sailors seeking booze and women.Jul 5, 2023
San Francisco's Barbary Coast Today | The San Francisco Scoop
Depravity of San Francisco's Barbary Coast was legendary ...

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