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Coit Tower (also known as the Coit Memorial Tower) is a 210-foot (64 m) tower in the Telegraph Hill neighborhood of San Francisco, California, overlooking the city and San Francisco Bay. The tower, in the city's Pioneer Park, was built between 1932 and 1933 using Lillie Hitchcock Coit's bequest to beautify the city of San Francisco.
- 1933
- Art Deco
- Arthur Brown Jr., Henry Temple Howard
- 1 Telegraph Hill Blvd., San Francisco, California
Coit Tower, a slender white concrete column rising from the top of Telegraph Hill, has been an emblem of San Francisco’s skyline since its completion in 1933, a welcoming beacon to visitors and residents alike.
Coit Tower is a 210-foot column on Telegraph Hill that was built in 1933 as a gift from Lillie Hitchcock Coit, a colorful philanthropist. It has colorful fresco murals by local artists and offers panoramic views of the city from the top. Learn how to get there, the surrounding neighborhoods and fun facts about this iconic SF attraction.
Oct 8, 2018 · Learn about the history, architecture, and significance of Coit Tower, the Art Deco concrete tower on Telegraph Hill that honors Lillie Hitchcock Coit, a philanthropist and early San Francisco resident. Discover how the tower was designed, built, and painted, and what controversies and challenges it faced over the years.
Jul 17, 2019 · Coit Tower is an iconic site on the San Francisco skyline, offering panoramic views of the waterfront and cityscapes. Learn about its history, murals, and how to visit this simple tower crowned by Telegraph Hill.
- Betsy Malloy
VISITING COIT TOWER. Tickets & Entry. Admission to the ground floor of Coit Tower, including access to the murals, is free of charge. Tickets to the 360° viewing platform at the top of Coit Tower can be purchased on-site for $10, cash or credit, between the hours of 10:00 am.. to 5 p.m. Guided Group Tours
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Coit Tower is located in the Telegraph Hill neighborhood of San Francisco. At 210' tall it is a prominent feature and provides panoramic views of Fishermen's Wharf, San Francisco Bay, Alcatraz and the Golden Gate Bridge.
