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San Francisco's Little Slice of Paris

During California's Gold Rush when miners flocked to the Bay Area, so too did people selling goods to those fortune seekers. One of these businesses grew to become a historic Union Square department store that brought a taste of French finery to those San Franciscans who could afford it. Reporter Christopher Beale explores the origins and legacy of the 100+ year run of 'City of Paris.'

Additional Reading:

How the City of Paris Department Store Once Embodied 'All Things French' for San Franciscans

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