Conventional wisdom holds that this iconic monument is shaped like a fire-hose nozzle. It is not, at least not by design. The tower is the gift of Lilly Hitchcock Coit, an eccentric heiress who managed to stand out in a city that teems with eccentricity. Lilly's particular passion was for the San Francisco Fire Department. The money she left in her will for the city's beautification was used to construct the Art Deco tower on Telegraph Hill in 1932. The view from here is one of the most impressive in San Francisco, offering unrestricted sights of the scenic Bay, the neighboring bridges, and the Marin Headlands. Inside, the first floor is ornamented with excellent murals, commissioned in 1933, that depict San Francisco's history. The tower's summit can be accessed by taking its elevator for a small fee.
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Based in San Francisco, Calif., The Mills Building is a historical landmark that provides full-service business environment for both small and large businesses. It has modernized elevators, new common area lighting, updated finishes and telecommunication infrastructure, including fiber optics, cable and standard connectivity. The building has retail and residential centers, as well as public transportation in its vicinity. It is equipped with various amenities, such as on-site parking, library, business conference room facilities, security, restaurants and cafes, among others. The Mills Building also offers consumer services and its tenants include NY Stock Exchange (NYSE), New Edge USA, LLC; Merrill Lynch and Woodruff-Sawyer & Co.
