The Singing Tower
(Bok Memorial)
near Lake Wales, Florida
Greetings from Florida
The Sunshine State
Edward W. Bok built the Mountain Lake Bird Sanctuary and Singing Tower at Lake Wales, Florida as a token of his appreciation and gratitude for what America has given him. The tower weights 5,500 tons, has a square base 51 ft. wide and rises to a height of 205 ft. 2 in. It contains a carillon of 71 bells and is built for the most part from southern materials. It is a concrete exemplification of Mr. Bok's creed.
"Make you the world a bit better or more beautiful because you have lived in it."
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The flowers on the top of the postcard are the Florida State Flower - Orange Blossoms
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