Coit Tower. San Francisco. - Cityscapes on Waymarking.com

"The Coit Tower was built in 1933 with funds from Lillie Hitchcock Coit. She was an eccentric personality who was best known for her support of the local firemen. When she died, she left one third of her fortune for the beautification of the city. The result was the Coit Tower, which is both a memorial for Lillie Hitchcock Coit and for the San Francisco firemen.
The concrete tower was constructed by Arthur Brown Jr., best known for his magnificent City Hall.

The Coit Tower is built on top of the 285ft high Telegraph Hill, which is situated between Fisherman's Wharf and the Financial District. In 1850, a pole with movable arms on top of the hill was used as a signaling station. The wooden arms were adjusted to signal the incoming of ships. In 1853 it was replaced by an electric telegraph station, hence the hill's name.

Surrounding the tower is the Pioneer Park. It was bought in 1876 by some businessmen to protect the hill from development. They donated it to the city on the premise that the area would become a park.

The Coit tower can be reached by walking up the Greenwich steps or via the scenic Filbert Steps at Montgomery Street"

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City Name: San Francisco View Type: Over Land Location Type: Man-made Structure City Lights: yes Distance: 0 Terrain: Fee: 7.00 (listed in local currency)

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