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Wells Fargo History Museum

If you are interested in learning more about San Francisco's origins and development from the notorious Barbary Coast era through the early part of the 20th century, this place is a must see. The museum focuses on a 140-year interesting history of the Pony Express.

Find out more about the Gold Rush of 1848-49; discover how Henry Wells and William G. Fargo (founders of Wells, Fargo & Co and American Express) locked the 320 miles long gold belt that stretched along the Sierra Nevada foothills and maintained their monopoly. Their private stagecoaches used to market the gold all the way to the East Coast.

While you are there, check out the bank notes printed by Emperor Norton; his private currency was honored by local restaurants and businesses. Learn who was Black Bart, the infamous stage coach robber.

Enjoy stepping into a 1860s coach, and hear an account of what it was like to spend weeks stuck inside it. Discover how the gold was sorted out, weighed and banked. Peer at intriguing gifts, photographs and paintings about the Gold Rush.

If you like the neighborhood, stay at the five-star Four Seasons in luxury and style. Or stay at the Hotel Boheme, which is less expensive yet still has all the creature comforts.

Hours:
Monday-Friday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m

Admission: Free 

Address:
420 Montgomery St.
San Francisco CA 94163

Tel: (415) 396-2619

URL: http://www.wellsfargohistory.com