Statements (150)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:towers
gptkb:Telecommunications |
| gptkbp:accessibility |
not open to the public
limited public access |
| gptkbp:architect |
gptkb:William_Pereira
gptkb:Hugh_Stubbins |
| gptkbp:associated_with |
gptkb:Sutro_Forest
gptkb:San_Francisco_skyline gptkb:Adolph_Sutro gptkb:Sutro_Baths gptkb:tourist_attraction gptkb:emergency_services community events local wildlife local history telecommunications industry public safety communications photography spot foggy weather conditions Bay Area broadcasting |
| gptkbp:broadcasts |
radio signals
television signals important for local broadcasting history used for emergency alerts |
| gptkbp:cable_television |
important for cable TV distribution.
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| gptkbp:climate_impact |
designed to withstand high winds
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| gptkbp:communication |
critical infrastructure
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| gptkbp:community |
beloved local landmark
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| gptkbp:community_events |
occasionally hosts events
hosts events occasionally |
| gptkbp:community_impact |
positive
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| gptkbp:community_involvement |
local community supports preservation efforts
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| gptkbp:community_support |
supported by local organizations
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| gptkbp:completed |
gptkb:1973
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| gptkbp:constructed_in |
gptkb:steel
concrete base |
| gptkbp:construction_cost |
$1.5 million
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| gptkbp:construction_material |
gptkb:steel
|
| gptkbp:construction_started |
gptkb:1971
gptkb:1973 |
| gptkbp:coordinates |
37.7599° N, 122.4500° W
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| gptkbp:cultural_references |
featured in films and media
mentioned in songs and literature |
| gptkbp:cultural_significance |
iconic symbol of San Francisco
iconic structure in San Francisco |
| gptkbp:cultural_symbol |
yes
|
| gptkbp:design |
gptkb:Modernist
triangular lattice triangular lattice tower |
| gptkbp:designated_as |
a San Francisco Historic Landmark
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| gptkbp:educational_programs |
offers educational tours
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| gptkbp:elevation |
800 feet above sea level
about 800 feet above sea level |
| gptkbp:emergency |
used for emergency communications
|
| gptkbp:emergency_services |
fire department access
used for emergency communications |
| gptkbp:environmental_impact |
minimal
minimal impact on wildlife |
| gptkbp:events |
often featured in local festivals
|
| gptkbp:famous_landmark |
yes
|
| gptkbp:film_appearance |
featured in various films
|
| gptkbp:function |
gptkb:broadcasting
broadcasting television signals FM radio transmission television transmission broadcasting radio signals broadcasting tower |
| gptkbp:has_artwork |
international orange and white
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| gptkbp:height |
300 meters
977 feet tallest structure in San Francisco |
| gptkbp:historical_significance |
part of San Francisco's history
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| gptkbp:historical_tours |
available for visitors
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| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Sutro Tower
|
| gptkbp:is_monitored_by |
used for monitoring
|
| gptkbp:is_visible_from |
up to 50 miles
up to 50 miles on clear days visible from many parts of the Bay Area highly visible from various locations |
| gptkbp:landmark |
gptkb:San_Francisco
gptkb:San_Francisco_City_Landmark yes designated designated landmark recognized by locals and tourists alike |
| gptkbp:length |
no
1,000 feet nearby cable car lines supports various antennas |
| gptkbp:lighting |
LED lights
illuminated at night equipped with aviation lights |
| gptkbp:local_legends |
associated with local myths
|
| gptkbp:local_newspaper |
gptkb:KQED-FM
gptkb:KFOG gptkb:KSAN gptkb:KALW multiple multiple stations KITS |
| gptkbp:located_in |
gptkb:San_Francisco
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| gptkbp:location |
gptkb:San_Francisco,_California
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| gptkbp:maintenance |
ongoing
regular inspections requires regular maintenance managed by the Sutro Tower, Inc. |
| gptkbp:material |
gptkb:steel
|
| gptkbp:media_coverage |
frequently covered in news
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| gptkbp:nickname |
gptkb:The_Tower
Sutro |
| gptkbp:original_purpose |
television and radio transmission
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| gptkbp:owner |
gptkb:American_Tower_Corporation
gptkb:City_and_County_of_San_Francisco gptkb:Sutro_Tower,_Inc. |
| gptkbp:parks |
gptkb:Sutro_Forest
gptkb:Golden_Gate_Park |
| gptkbp:photography |
popular subject for photographers
popular location |
| gptkbp:public_art |
gptkb:none
surrounding area features public art installations |
| gptkbp:radio_history |
significant for radio broadcasting in the area
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| gptkbp:rank |
tallest structure in San Francisco
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| gptkbp:renovation |
gptkb:2010
various upgrades since completion underwent renovations in 1997 |
| gptkbp:safety_features |
lightning protection system
equipped with lightning rods |
| gptkbp:sister_channel |
multiple channels
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| gptkbp:stations |
gptkb:KTVU
gptkb:KQED gptkb:KGO-TV gptkb:KRON gptkb:KPIX yes multiple |
| gptkbp:style |
brutalist
|
| gptkbp:surrounding_area |
gptkb:Sutro_Forest
gptkb:Sutro_Heights_Park gptkb:Twin_Peaks |
| gptkbp:tourism |
thousands annually
|
| gptkbp:tourist_attraction |
yes
|
| gptkbp:used_by |
multiple television and radio stations
|
| gptkbp:viewing_platform |
yes
not available for public use |
| gptkbp:viewpoint |
panoramic views of San Francisco
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| gptkbp:visibility_during_fog |
often obscured
|
| gptkbp:weather_conditions |
can be obscured by fog
|
| gptkbp:wildlife |
home to various species
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:San_Francisco
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
4
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