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Guided Tour of Historic Gold Rush Synagogue

2266 California St, San Francisco, CA 94115, USA
Duration

1 hour to 1 hour 15 minutes (approx.)

Tour Type

Daily Tour

Group Size

15 people

Languages

English

Overview

Tour a turn-of-the-century Beaux Arts masterpiece designed by renowned architect Albert Pasis. Featuring a frescoed interior, famous stain glass windows and one of the last operational Murry-Harris organs this is one of the most beautiful rooms in San Francisco. One-of-a-kind tour of interior led by trained guides. You will lean about the history of Jews in San Francisco's gold rush, and see many of the religious artifacts of this still vibrant community and have a chance to revel under the dome of this amazing house of worship.

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What To Expect

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Learn about the formation of the City of San Francisco, and the key role Jews played in that – starting with the discovery of gold in 1949, through today. Focused on Congregation Sherith Israel and the registered historic building that survived the 1906 earthquake, this one hour tour covers the intersection between the City’s colorful history and the role of the building in that history. Includes a walking tour of the Beaux Arts building designed by Albert Pasis, featuring the most famous stained glass windows in a synagogue- cited in works on history of Jews in America, San Francisco and elsewhere. and the 38 stained glass windows.

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Highlights

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Near public transportation
  • Transportation is wheelchair accessible
  • Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers

Included/Excluded

  • First-hand interior views of historic building and significant documents.
  • Coffee and/or Tea

Durations

1 hour to 1 hour 15 minutes (approx.)

Tour's Location

2266 California St, San Francisco, CA 94115, USA
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