Originally called the Cabot, Cabot and Forbes Tower when it was constructed in 1967 as the centerpiece of their industrial park (37°39′14″N 122°23′06″W﻿ / ﻿37.654°N 122.385°W﻿ / 37.654; -122.385﻿ (Wind Harp)), this striking 92-foot-tall sculpture by Lucia and Aristides Demetrios is one of the world's largest aeolian harps.
(meta data) TITLE:  Wind Harp – South San Francisco, California - Atlas Obscura What's near me? ## South San Francisco, California # Wind Harp ### A large instrument played by the wind. Perched on a hilltop in a South San Francisco industrial park, this striking 92-foot-tall sculpture by Aristides Demetrios is one of the world's largest aeolian harps. Named for Aeolus, the Greek god of the wind, and invented by the 17th-century polymath Athanasius Kircher, an aeolian harp is a passive instrument played by the movement of the wind. Originally called the Cabot, Cabot and Forbes Tower when it was constructed in 1967 as the centerpiece of their industrial park. Fabricated from steel manufactured at Bethlehem Steel. It was designed to "take advantage of the viewer's motion…constantly changing, presenting a series of graceful ellipses and a shifting light pattern." Be sure to visit on a breezy day to hear the eerie sounds of the arched steel I-beams singing at their loudest. Situated 243 feet above sea level, the site also offers a beautiful panoramic view of South San Francisco and the Bay. In turn, the Wind Harp can be seen from the Bay Bridge, East Bay and from the San Francisco Airport. Be sure to visit on a breezy day to hear the eerie sounds of the arched and rusted steel I-beams singing at their loudest. Situated 243 feet above sea level, the site also offers a beautiful panoramic view of South San Francisco and the Bay. ###### Know Before You Go It is located amongst the buildings of Genetech. You don't have to enter the campus to access the Wind Harp. You can see the Wind Harp sign from the road. There are some parking lots on either side of the Wind Harp entrance. Going on the weekends is probably best to avoid parking issues with the surrounding businesses. # Visit California with Atlas Obscura Trips ## Moonlit Ghost Towns: Night Photography in Death Valley View This Trip » musical wondersinspired inventions ###### Contributed by ###### Edited by Show More Grandview Drive1227 Masonic Ave #9South San Francisco, California, 94080United States ###### Appears in 1 List ### A Global Tour of Remarkable Musical Instruments BY MICHAEL INSCOE Travel with Atlas Obscura Now booking adventures to Shanghai, Mexico City, Honolulu, and more. Learn More #### Want a Free Book? Sign up for our daily newsletter and enter to win a copy of our book, Atlas Obscura: An Explorer's Guide to the World's Hidden Wonders. No Thanks Visit AtlasObscura.com # Stay in Touch! Follow us on social media to add even more wonder to your day. No Thanks Visit AtlasObscura.com No purchase necessary. Winner will be selected at random on 09/01/2019. Offer available only in the U.S. (including Puerto Rico). Offer subject to change without notice. See contest rules for full details. #### Add Some Wonder to Your Inbox Every weekday we compile our most wondrous stories and deliver them straight to you. #### We'd Like You to Like Us Like Atlas Obscura and get our latest and greatest stories in your Facebook feed. ###### We value your privacy Atlas Obscura and our trusted partners use technology such as cookies on our website to personalise ads, support social media features, and analyse our traffic. Please click below to consent to the use of this technology while browsing our site. To learn more or withdraw consent, please visit our privacy policy. I Accept aoc-clipboard aoc-help aoc-arrow-right aoc-arrow-left aoc-ticket aoc-place-entry aoc-facebook aoc-instagram aoc-reddit aoc-rss aoc- twitter aoc-accommodation aoc-activity-level aoc-add-a-photo aoc-add-box aoc-add-shape aoc-arrow-forward aoc-been-here aoc-chat-bubbles aoc-close aoc-expand-more aoc-expand-less aoc-forum-flag aoc-group-size aoc-heart-outline aoc-heart-solid aoc-home aoc-important aoc-knife-fork aoc-library-books aoc-link aoc-list-circle-bullets aoc-list aoc-location-add aoc-location aoc-mail aoc- map aoc-more-horizontal aoc-my-location aoc-near-me aoc-notifications-alert aoc-notifications-mentions aoc-notifications-muted aoc-notifications-tracking aoc-open-in-new aoc-pencil aoc-person aoc-pinned aoc-plane-takeoff aoc-plane aoc-print aoc- reply aoc- search aoc-shuffle aoc-star aoc-subject aoc-trip-style aoc-unpinned
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Points of interest and recreation.:Wind Harp.