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Listen: The Latin ProgramBok Tower at night.
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Service industries--Florida--Polk County--Lake Wales
Tourism--Florida--Polk County--Lake Wales
Botanical gardens--Florida--Polk County--Lake Wales
Attractions--Florida--Polk County--Lake Wales
Architecture--Florida--Polk County--Lake Wales
Bok Tower (Lake Wales, Fla)
Bell towers--Florida--Polk County--Lake Wales
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Number on back at top right: N11323-Fla. 62.
Postmarked Apr 12, 1930.
"The Singing Tower Carillion has 71 bells with 53 notes, or four and one-half octaves. The total weight of the bells is 123,264 pounds. The tenor bell alone weighs 11 tons, and the smallest 12 pounds. It is the finest and largest carillon ever cast. Height of tower 205 feet, diameter at base 51 feet."
Dedicated in 1929, it later became a National Historic Landmark and was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1972.
Accompanying note: "This beautiful Singing Tower, on the highest elevation in Florida, in beautifully landscaped grounds known as the Sanctuary, was a gift to the people by Mr. Edward W. Bok."
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