Coit Tower, Historic observation tower on Telegraph Hill, San Francisco, United States.
The white concrete tower rises 210 feet above Telegraph Hill, featuring an observation deck with views of San Francisco Bay and surrounding areas.
Philanthropist Lillie Hitchcock Coit funded the construction through her 1929 bequest of $125,000 to enhance the appearance of San Francisco.
The interior walls display 27 murals created by different artists in 1934, depicting California life during the Great Depression era.
The tower operates daily except three major holidays, with entrance fees varying between residents and non-residents, including access to guided mural tours.
The building's fluted exterior maintains an exact 18-inch difference in diameter between its top and bottom sections to create visual balance.
Location: San Francisco
Inception: January 1, 1933
Architects: Arthur Brown, Jr.
Architectural style: Art Deco
Height: 64 m
Accessibility: Wheelchair limited access
Fee: Yes
Website: http://coittower.org/index.html
Opening Hours: April-October Monday-Sunday 10:00-06:00; November-March Monday-Sunday 10:00-05:00; December Thursday[4] off; December 25 off; January 1 off
Website: http://coittower.org
GPS coordinates: 37.80250,-122.40583
Latest update: October 24, 2025 17:19
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