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An Introduction to Coit Tower

Coit Tower is a typical San Franciscobuilt as a memorial to the firemen of San
landmark located on Telegraph Hill to theFrancisco, as Lillie Coit was a lifelong
north side of the Financial District. Coitenthusiast of the fire department. However,
Tower could be seen from many places of thein spite of the tower's similarity to a fire
city, and is reachable via a steep road andnozzle, many historians agree that Coit Tower
from the usual walking path. Coit Towerwas just built to improve the beauty of the
stands 180 feet tall, and many visitors likecity. Coit Tower is as well surrounded by
to contact the top of the tower forsteep sceneries grounds which are as well
eye-catching looks of San Francisco and thepretty  pleasant  to  be  walked  through.
nearby areas. Coit Tower as well features a
series of murals painted in the WorksVisitors to Coit Tower could take a pulley to
Progress Administration, portraying localthe top, appreciating the mind blowing murals
occupations  and  neighborhoods.along the way. The murals have been
reinstated and as well particularly treated
Coit Tower was built with funds provided byso that they would always remain integral,
Elizabeth  Wytheand are considered a very vital part of the
history of San Francisco. Among other things,
Lillie Hitchcock Coit, who donated a third ofthe murals portray farmers in the fields, a
her fortune upon her death during 1929 tobank robbery, and a view into the port, a
smarten the city of San Francisco. Lilliebusy city street, and a lot of variety of
Coit was a world voyager, and brought backother scenes as well. San Francisco Shuttle
many relics from her experiences, but in factTours are accessible of Coit Tower in which
regarded San Francisco as her true home andthe murals are explained in detail. The walk
desired to stay a permanent legacy to theis extremely physically demanding, and space
city. The funds were used to build twofor cars is also limited. Getting to Coit
memorials: Coit Tower, and a sculpture inTower is well values the attempt, however, as
Washington Square that depicts three firemen.visitors are content with a peaceful setting
and the striking views of a beautiful city.
It is generally believed that Coit Tower was



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