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Why was the coit tower built?
San Francisco's Coit Tower was built in the memory of Lillie Hitchcock Coit, the city's honorary matron saint of firefighters. She had left 1/3 of her estate "to be expended in an appropriate manner for the purpose of adding to the beauty of the city which I have always loved."
When was Coit Tower created?
Coit Tower was created in 1933.
What country is Coit Tower located in?
Coit Tower is located on the top of Telegraph Hill in San Francisco, California. It is also known as Lillian Coit Memorial Tower and it was added to the National Register of Historic Places.
What is coit tower and who is it named for?
Coit Tower was built on top of San Francisco's Telegraph Hill in 1933 with money donated by Lillie Hitchcock Coit. She had a longtime love of firemen and the heroic job they do. If you see a picture of Coit Tower, you will notice that it is shaped like a firehose nozzle.
Who built the Coit Tower?
Coit Tower, located in San Francisco's Telegraph Hill neighborhood, was built in 1933. It was funded by a bequest from Lillie Hitchcock Coit, a socialite and philanthropist, who wished to beautify the city. The tower was designed by architects Arthur Brown Jr. and Henry A. Schmidt and is known for its Art Deco style and murals that depict California life during the Great Depression.
What are the release dates for California's Gold - 1991 Coit Tower?
California's Gold - 1991 Coit Tower was released on: USA: 7 April 2010
What is the Coit Tower in San Francisco designed to represent?
a fire hose nozzle
When did Sam Coit die?
Sam Coit died on January 2, 1933, in New York City, New York, USA of pneumonia.
Why was the coit tower made?
Because there was an earthquake in 1906. Before the earthquake finished, Coit Tower was made as good as new. I hope before this year there wasn't another earthquake! Think of some more un-answered questions soon OK? By Josh Lennon, Leicester
What is the birth name of Coit Albertson?
Coit Albertson's birth name is E. Coit Albertson.
Are the murals inside the Coit tower in the public domain so I can use pictures of them on my website?
The works inside the Coit Tower were carried out under the auspices of the Public Works of Art program, part of FDR's "New Deal". Since they were paid for by the Civil Works Administration and funded by the US Treasury Department they automatically became public domain upon completion.
When did Margaret Coit die?
Margaret Coit died in 2003.
