Coit Tower - A Gift to San Fransisco

Coit Tower - Telegraph Hill, San Francisco

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Coit Tower is built on the hill and it can be seen from most part of the city.

The walk to Telegraph Hill was very pleasant as the hill is home to many interesting houses with various architectural designs.















The climb to Telegraph Hill was step and could be strenuous for some people.

 But the walk was worth it as I saw many colourful and interesting architecture on my way up the hill.

After I reached Telegraph Hill, there was still some distance to go.  Following a shady winding path ahead of me, I climbed up further and higher to reach the tower.


The walk up to to the hill could be tiring for some.
Therefore a lot of people do drive up to get to the top of the hill. However, parking is very limited and drivers may have to wait for sometime on their way up.












Once when I reached the top of hill, there was a really good view from here.

I was looking forward to climbing the steps all the way up to the tower like I did with so many towers that i climbed.

I saw interesting and colourful buildings walking up Telegraph Hill

But at Coit Tower, visitors are not allowed to walk all the way up to its observation deck. There is an elevator to take visitors up all the way.

The admission charge for going up to the observation tower was $7.00, adult fare.

However, there was no charge to stay on the ground floor of the Coit Tower and to enjoy  those huge murals.

One of the many murals decorating the walls of Coit Tower

Coit Tower was completed in 1933 and it is unique in that there are many interior deco murals covering the walls of the tower on the ground floor. 

One of the murals depicting American life in the 1930\s

These murals are huge, colorful depicting the lives of Californians during the Depression. These murals were painted by over twenty artists from San Francisco. This display of artwork is open to the public and there is no admission charges to the main floor.

Observation Deck, Coit Tower

The good news is that there is an elevator to the Observation Deck, therefore people would not have to climb the 210 feet tall tower. 

The Trans America Building seen from the top of Coit Tower

This is the Trans America Pyramid Building seen through one of the many openings on the observation level located at the top of the tower.

All the openings on the Observation Deck are covered with see through glass.

Notice the change on the ledge of the opening?

There was just a very tiny crack between the glass and the wall. How these coins got thrown in there?

Not sure.

Coit Tower is a an excellent place to see downtown San Fransisco as well as the many parts of the city.

I am glad that I got the opportunity to visit Coit Tower and learned about its history.

The Bay Bridge & Ferry Building seen from top of  Coit Tower

I have been to numerous cities in USA and visited many of its heritage sites and famous historical buildings




Time and time again, I have learned about the generosity of Americans on my travels to various cities and famous sites.



I also learned some well to do Americans have bequeathed and shared their wealth with others to better their communities, consequently their country.

Columbus stands proudly underneath the Coit Tower

Coit Tower is another such example.

R.T.
San Fransisco