The Ferry Building at the Embarcadero
Another architectural site worth mentioning is the Ferry Building. Designed by A. Page Brown and built in the style of beaux-arts in 1903, the Ferry Building really catches the eye as its tall clock tower looms large over the Embarcadero. The Ferry Building is left over from the days when San Francisco was primarily accessible via ferry and the building has withstood the test of time and the power of massive earthquakes
Architecture in San Francisco's Financial District
The center for all things commercial and financial is, of course, the San Francisco Financial District, which provides the skyline of San Francisco with several impressive high-rise buildings. The Transamerica “Pyramid” Building, designed by William Periera, is the tallest building in the city, rising over 800 feet into the sky and providing an imposing dominance over the other buildings in the area. Another impressive structure that also dominates the skyline of San Francisco stands at 210 feet high at the top of Telegraph Hill, the Coit Tower. The Coit Tower stands as a testament to Art deco design and as a memorial to firemen. The structure was built between 1929 and 1934 with the help of Lillie Hitchcock Coit, who was saved from a fire as a child. Because of her renowned love of fireman throughout the rest of her life, many believe that the Coit Tower was built in order to resemble the nozzle of a firehose. The building also houses 27 frescoes in a Depression-era Social Realist style that are both controversial and beautiful.
