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Coit Tower
.Located only minutes from AT&T Park, Coit Tower was built atop Telegraph Hill in 1933 at the bequest of Lillie Hitchcock Coit to beautify the City of San Francisco. Lillie bequeathed one-third of her estate to the City of San Francisco "to be expended in an appropriate manner for the purpose of adding to the beauty of the city which I have always loved." The art deco tower, 210 feet (64 meters) of unpainted reinforced concrete, was designed by architects Arthur Brown, Jr. and Henry Howard with murals by 26 different artists and numerous assistants. An easily recognized landmark, visible from many areas of The City, Coit Tower has great views of, and can be seen from, Alcatraz Island, Pier 39, Fisherman's Wharf, the Golden Gate Bridge, the Financial District and other parts of San Francisco. Hours: Vista point open any time, tower open daily. Reservations: Not required. Cost: Lobby murals and outside vista points free, but admission charged to go up in the elevator. How Long: Allow one to two hours if you go up in the elevator or take the City Guides tour.
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