Bok Tower Gardens National Historic Landmark in Lake Wales, Florida.
This garden located at 300 feet above sea level;
the recorded highest point in Florida .
This garden located at 300 feet above sea level;
the recorded highest point in Florida .
The Singing Tower built in 1927-1929 houses the Carillon
made up of 60 bronze bells, weighing 16 lbs to 11+ tons.
made up of 60 bronze bells, weighing 16 lbs to 11+ tons.
The Carillon (60 bells) reside at the very top of the tower
at the top and base of the tower.
behind these lovely tiled grilles.
Heron and Eagle sculptures were craved in placeat the top and base of the tower.
Edward Bok's study was at ground level complete with a large fireplace.
He is buried not far from the front entrance.
He is buried not far from the front entrance.
The tower was not in the original 250 acre garden plan
that surrounds the structure.
In all the natural beauty of the Gardens,
Bok believed something was missing.
Remembering the glorious sound of carillons in his native Netherlands,
he decided to build a beautiful Singing Tower
as the focal point of the Gardens.
Architect, Milton B Medary was commissioned to design and build
the majestic Singing Tower.
that surrounds the structure.
In all the natural beauty of the Gardens,
Bok believed something was missing.
Remembering the glorious sound of carillons in his native Netherlands,
he decided to build a beautiful Singing Tower
as the focal point of the Gardens.
Architect, Milton B Medary was commissioned to design and build
the majestic Singing Tower.
Very beautiful. Loved seeing the detail on those towers!
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