Title:
Lillie Hitchcock Coit Collection, 1865-1880
Creator/Contributor:
Coit, Lillie Hitchcock, 1843-1929, creator
Creator/Contributor:
Mowry, Sylvester
Abstract:
Autograph book, clippings, correspondence, journal, photographs, poetry, scrapbook, sketches.
Date:
1865 (issued)
Subject:
Coit, Lillie Hitchcock -- 1843-1929
Fire fighters -- California -- San Francisco
Coit, Howard
Note:
Not restricted. Please credit California State Library.
Came to San Francisco with her parents in 1851. Became the mascot for the "Knickerbocker 5" fire fighters. One third of her
fortune was left to the city of San Francisco, and using this money, Coit Tower on Telegraph Hill was constructed.
CSL Manuscript Summary Sheets
Physical Description:
print
2
Language:
English
Identifier:
Origin:
California
Copyright Note:
Not restricted. Please credit California State Library.