Sutro Tower, Radio and television tower in Twin Peaks, San Francisco, US
The three-legged steel structure rises 977 feet high and contains multiple antennas for broadcasting signals across the San Francisco Bay Area.
The construction of Sutro Tower in 1973 resolved reception problems in San Francisco by centralizing television and radio signals from a single elevated location.
Local artists and students from Glen Park School participate in educational programs and create works featuring the steel transmission tower.
The tower transmits signals for eleven television stations and four FM radio stations, serving as the main broadcasting point for the region.
The structure requires 15 million pounds of concrete foundation to support its 3.5 million pounds of steel framework and equipment.
Location: San Francisco
Inception: 1973
Website: https://www.sutrotower.com/
Made from material: steel
Website: https://sutrotower.com
GPS coordinates: 37.75520,-122.45280
Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:28
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