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  Coit Tower - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Coit Tower is a notable landmark built at the bequest of Lillie Hitchcock Coit to beautify the City of San Francisco.
The tower, which stands atop Telegraph Hill in San Francisco's Pioneer Park, offers fantastic views of San Francisco including the Golden Gate Bridge, the San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park ("Aquatic Park"), Alcatraz, Pier 39, Angel Island, Treasure Island, the Bay Bridge, Russian Hill, the Financial District, and Nob Hill.
Because Coit Tower is such a popular tourist attraction, at peak times, the street can be backed up a third or more of the way down the hill, and the wait to get to the top can reach 40 minutes or more.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Coit_Tower   (679 words)

  
 Coit Tower - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
Coit Tower is a notable landmark dedicated to the San Francisco, California firefighters.
It was built with funds bequeathed by Lillie Hitchcock Coit, widow of a wealthy financier, by Arthur Brown Jr.
The tower, which stands in San Francisco's Pioneer Park, offers views of the Golden Gate Bridge, Aquatic Park, Alcatraz, Pier 39,, Treasure Island, the Bay Bridge, Russian Hill, and the Financial District and Nob Hill.
www.novato.us /project/wikipedia/index.php/Coit_Tower   (422 words)

  
 Coit Tower
Completed in 1934, the tower was built with a bequest by Coit in excess of $100,000 for the purpose of constructing a monument to the City she loved.
Coit, who came to San Francisco in 1851 at the age of eight, was rescued from a fire the same year.
Coit Tower is built on the site of the first west coast telegraph, a semaphore completed in 1849.
www.mistersf.com /high/highcoit.htm   (270 words)

  
 MSN Encarta - What Makes a Good Memorial?
From the moment workers started clearing away rubble from the collapsed towers of the World Trade Center, New Yorkers and other Americans began debating what kind of memorial would best honor those who died in the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001.
Surely one of the most idiosyncratic memorials in the country, San Francisco's Coit Memorial Tower honors the city's volunteer firefighters in the form of a giant fire hose nozzle perched atop the city's Telegraph Hill.
Completed in 1932, the tower is named after Lillie Hitchcock Coit, who left $118,000 for a monument to her beloved city.
ca.encarta.msn.com /list_memorial/What_Makes_a_Good_Memorial.html   (1340 words)

  
 Coit Tower on Telegraph Hill Pictures and History
Lillie Hitchcock Coit, philanthropist and admirer of the fire fighters at the 1906 earthquake fire, left funds to The City for beautification of San Francisco.
Those funds were used for the construction of the 210 ft. tall art deco Coit Tower at the top of Telegraph Hill.
The Hitchcocks, Lillie Hitchcock Coit's family, purchased 1000 acres in the upper Napa Valley between St. Helena and Calistoga in 1883.
www.inetours.com /Pages/SFNbrhds/Coit_Tower.html   (430 words)

  
 Coit Tower
Coit Tower is open from 10-6 daily and there is no charge for entering the lobby, decorated with beautiful depression-era murals depicting California life.
Because the tower was beginning to show signs of deterioration, in 1984 the city of San Francisco funded the Restoration of Coit Tower to restore it to its original condition.
Surrounding Coit Tower and covering the upper part of Telegraph Hill is the open space known as Pioneer Park.
stu.wccnet.org /~hwh101/coit1.html   (1306 words)

  
 Lillie Hitchcock-Coit
She was Lillie Hitchcock Coit, who was destined not only to become a legend but to attain that eminence long before her life ended.
Coit died here in July 22, 1929, at the age of 86, she gave practical evidence of her affection for San Francisco.
The novel appearance of the 180-foot cylindrical tower which stands atop Telegraph Hill is surely significant symbol to the memory of one whose individuality made her as outstanding an example of the contrast to her days as is this unusual form of memorial shaft.
www.sfmuseum.net /hist1/h-coit.html   (829 words)

  
 Coit Tower Virtual Tour
You are at the base of Coit Tower, the attraction number 2 in San Francisco.
Short stairs, and you are on the upper deck of the tower...
Coit Tower history is well connected to Elizabeth Wyche “Lillie” Hitchcock Coit.
www.virtuar.com /ysf2/ap_coittower.htm   (598 words)

  
 Coit Tower/Telegraph Hill   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
Coit tower stands as a monument to Lilly Coit as well as the city’s firefighters.
Coit Tower/Telegraph Hill: I feel pompous for saying this, but the information on the artwork (murals) in Coit Tower is incorrect.
Coit Tower opened to the public in October 1934.
www.etravelplan.com /list.asp?ObjectID=4186   (254 words)

  
 Coit Tower, San Francisco, California
The 210-ft. tower was built as a memorial in 1933 with funds from Lillie Hitchcock Coit — an eccentric philanthropist who loved the city and supported its local firemen after the 1906 earthquake and fire...hence its unique shape of a fire hose nozzle.
Coit Tower is located near North Beach — a popular S.F. destination.
Coit Tower can be reached by walking up the two steep blocks of Filbert Street or Greenwich Street from Grant Avenue.
www.lovetoeatandtravel.com /Site/Sfbay/SF/Fun/coit.htm   (260 words)

  
 Coit Tower | Museum/Attraction Review | San Francisco | Frommers.com
In a city known for its great views and vantage points, Coit Tower is one of the best.
Completed in 1933, the tower is the legacy of Lillie Hitchcock Coit, a wealthy eccentric who left San Francisco a $125,000 bequest "for the purpose of adding beauty to the city I have always loved" and as a memorial to its volunteer firemen.
Inside the base of the tower are impressive murals titled Life in California and 1934, which were completed under the WPA during the New Deal.
www.frommers.com /destinations/sanfrancisco/A25151.html   (279 words)

  
 Coit Tower - Reviews on RateItAll   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
One of the most recognizable landmarks in SF, Coit Tower not only has a lot of history behind it, but also is a great place to view the landmarks surrounding SF.
You can easily find the Coit Tower if you are hanging around in SF and there is plenty of parking at the site.
Coit Tower isn't so attractive and I don't know why people visit this place.
www.rateitall.com /i-9728-coit-tower.aspx   (478 words)

  
 San Francisco Parks Trust | Coit Tower 2005   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
A celebration of the historic Coit Tower and all of San Francisco’s parks, recreation centers and open spaces.
The upper Coit Tower lot will be transformed into three amazing gardens under a beautiful tent where you will enjoy a variety fine foods, and festive entertaiment.
Guests will be whisked up to Coit Tower in Cable Cars where upon reaching the top of Telegraph Hill, guests will experience a beautiful 360 degree view of San Francisco.
www.frp.org /donate/coittower2005.asp   (277 words)

  
 Coit Tower, Telegraph Hill, San Francisco   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
On our first day in San Francisco, we walked to the top of Telegraph Hill, and took the lift to the top of Coit Tower.
Looking toward Coit Tower, as we walked towards it from Kearny Street, to the south.
Looking up at Coit Tower from the north, with the statue of Christopher Columbus in front of it.
www.mykreeve.net /california/san_francisco/coit_tower   (214 words)

  
 Golden Gate Photo - Coit Tower Gallery   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
The 210-Foot Coit Tower was built in 1933 in the shape of a fire hose nozzle as a memorial to the firefighters that fought the fires of the great San Francisco Earthquake of 1906.
She married Howard Coit, a wealthy financier, and when she died in 1929, she left a third of her estate to the city for construction of a memorial tower atop Telegraph Hill.
From its north side, the Coit Tower peeks through windows of the lush landscape.
www.goldengatephoto.com /sanfran/coit.html   (255 words)

  
 Bay City Guide : Coit Tower
Atop Telegraph Hill is the 210-foot Coit Tower, built with funds left to the City by philanthropist Lillie Hitchcock Coit for the beautification of San Francisco.
Due to Coit's admiration for the fire fighters who fought the 1906 earthquake fires, many believe the tower was designed in the shape of a fire hose nozzle.
The view from atop the east side of the tower spans 360 degrees.
www.sanfranciscoonline.com /top_ten_attractions/tt_coit_tower.html   (148 words)

  
 eBay - coit tower, Postcards Paper, Exonumia items on eBay.com
Coit Memorial Tower, Alcatraz, San Francisco Bay, CA
Coit Tower - 1960s postcard - San Francisco California
Coit Tower, San Francisco, Its History and Art, by Jewe
search-desc.ebay.com /search/search.dll?query=coit+tower&newu=1&krd=1   (487 words)

  
 Coit Tower Photographs
The tower is built on one of the most scenic locations in the city and towering 200 feet above the top of the hill, it offers views of the Embarcadero, Pier 39, The Golden Gate Bridge, Mt. Suturo, and the financial district.
Since the tower is so tall it can also be seen impressively sticking out into the sky from all over the city as well.
Frescoes inspired by Mexican artist Diego Rivera are a highlight a rather impressive ground floor of the tower.
home.comcast.net /~apollo_photocards/photos/sf/coit   (287 words)

  
 Coit Tower, San Francisco   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
Named after heiress Lillian Hitchcock Coit (1843-1929), friend of the San Francisco Firefighters Association.
After restoration, tower was reopened July 18, 1990.
The memorial is a 180 foot high reinforced concrete tower which includes a 26 foot high rectangular base measuring approximately 56 square feet in plan.
www.emporis.com /en/wm/bu?id=118832   (148 words)

  
 HQ Photography : Coit Tower Stock Photo Print Preview
"Coit Tower" stock photo description: A close up picture of Coit Tower located on Telegraph Hill in San Francisco, California.
Coit Tower was built due to admiration for the fire fighters who fought the 1906 earthquake fires.
Many believe the tower was designed in the shape of a fire hose nozzle in relation to that admiration.
www.hqphotography.com /Detailed/441.html   (295 words)

  
 LookSmart San Francisco - Best results for "Coit Tower"   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
Stairs Telegraph Hill Calhoun Terrace Coit Tower Stairs Filbert Steps Green Street...
Coit Tower Virtual Tour Tours > California > San Francisco > North Beach >
City Index Sights & Attractions Travel Center Buildings Posters Maps Facts Pictures Sitemap The Coit Tower was built in 1933 with funds from Lillie Hitchcock Coit.
www.looksmartsanfrancisco.com /p/search?qt=Coit+Tower&tb=art&qf=free&x...   (410 words)

  
 Pictures of Coit Tower: Posters, Magnets, Art Prints
Coit Tower, Telegraph Hill, San Francisco, California Art Print
Coit Tower, San Francisco, Its History and Art
Visions of Coit Tower (Musoshikai : the Dream Vision : Vol 1)
www.beingabroad.com /pictures/CoitTower   (106 words)

  
 Pictures of Coit Tower, San Francisco   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
Coit Tower, a memorial to San Francisco's volunteer firefighters, stands at the top of Telegraph Hill.
Coit Tower offers some amazing views of San Francisco:
All content on this page (including text and photographs) is licensed under a Creative Commons License.
www.htmlhelp.com /~liam/California/SanFrancisco/CoitTower   (79 words)

  
 OgreCave.com
I remain convinced that Coit Tower houses an ancient evil.
John's looking for your opinion of which Dork Tower strips should be in this summer's Best of Dork Tower #1, and he's offering a bribe -- er, prize for your participation.
Then, on April 15, one entry will be selected at random to receive a complete run of Dork Tower issues 1-13 and a personalized drawing of Carson, Igor and Gilly.
www.ogrecave.com /archives/2001_04_01_archive.shtml   (5320 words)

  
 Solar power illuminates Coit Tower   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
Coit Tower's north side was lit up by green light from Greenpeace's "Rolling Sunlight" biodiesel truck outfitted with 256 square feet of solar panels.
The demonstration was to show solar energy could be a viable, clean energy contributor to San Francisco.
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www.sfgate.com /cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2001/11/05/MN105096.DTL   (107 words)

  
 Coit Tower dedicated in SF, a monument to firefighters October 8 in History
Coit Tower dedicated in SF, a monument to firefighters October 8 in History
Coit Tower dedicated in SF, a monument to firefighters
I sell my services, take my money and keep it in the bank.
www.brainyhistory.com /events/1933/october_8_1933_92353.html   (48 words)

  
 Transit.511.org - Popular Destinations   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
With funds bequeathed by local heiress Lillie Hitchcock Coit, this 180-foot tower atop Telegraph Hill was completed in 1933 and offers panoramic views of San Francisco and the bay.
The base of Coit Tower boasts two floors of New Deal era frescoes by various artists depicting the life of workers in 1930s California.
Brought to you by MTC and Bay Area Transit Partners
transit.511.org /destinations/detail.asp?did=50   (80 words)

  
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 Columbus & Coit Tower on Flickr - Photo Sharing!
Columbus and Coit Tower on Flickr - Photo Sharing!
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www.flickr.com /photos/ronslog/11909855   (45 words)

  
 San Francisco 3958 Picture Virtual Tour
Modern park in the center of the city
North Beach and Fisherman's Wharf view from Coit Tower
Trail to the Golden Gate Bridge starts here
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