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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.
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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.
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 are the release dates for California's Gold - 1991 Coit Tower?
California's Gold - 1991 Coit Tower was released on: USA: 7 April 2010
The coit tower is dedicated to the firefighters of what city?
san francisco
What is the Coit Tower in San Francisco designed to represent?
a fire hose nozzle
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.
What year was the foshay tower built?
The Foshay Tower was built in 1992.
When was the foshay tower built?
The Foshay Tower was built in August, 1929.
What street was the Tower of London built on?
When the Tower of London was built, there was no particular street that it was on but it is now on Tower Hill.
