San Francisco as seen from Coit Tower - Episdoe VIII

Take heart, you loyal followers of my Hodgepodge. The end is in sight. This is the final post of San Francisco and I only have one more to go to finish my trip photos. This is the final group of photos I took from the top of Coit Tower. First is another view of the skyline. I am so amazed that they build there monstrously high buildings when San Francisco is prone to massive Earthquakes. I don't care how the architects claim they are earthquake proof, I wouldn't want to be in one when the earth shakes.



This is a photo of Treasure Island. (Not the one in the RLS book, of course.)



I thought these sailboats lined up in a nice row.



I am sure this is Fisherman's Wharf. I have been there several times and it's a fun place to stroll, dine, and enjoy. This is the first time I have seen it from this vantage point.

San Francisco and Coit Tower - Episode VII

This photo was taken from the car as we traveled the confusing streets to the tower. We spent most of the day there because there is very little parking around the tower and the line of cars waiting for someone to leave is lengthy. I wouldn't even attempt to visit in high tourist season. I think it took us over a half hour to reach the top. I read that San Francisco is considering stopping auto traffic to the tower and will institute public transportation. Buses that could unload a lot of tourists makes good sense.

Following are a few facts about the tower. [from Wikipedia.]

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Coit Tower was built in Pioneer Park 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 m) of unpainted reinforced concrete, was designed by architects Arthur Brown, Jr. and Henry Howard with murals by 26 different artists and numerous

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This statue of Christopher Columbus stands in the middle of the parking area.






These lovely flowers lined the ramp I used to get to the elevator.

A skyline scene from the tower. I was told the name of the Pyramid shaped tower, but you know my inability to drag information out of my memory cells. I think the cells that store memory died a few years ago. I am sure someone will be able to tell me the name.

You will recognize Alcatraz and the Golden Gate Bridge. I have more photos taken from the top of the tower, but they will have to wait for another post.

Reaching the top of the tower to take the scenes was a real test of strength. Of course, I am a stubborn mule and was determined to reach the viewing site or know the reason why. I'm probably a little loco also.