The Singing Tower,
Mountain Lake Sanctuary,
Lake Wales, Florida
The Singing Tower is located on the highest spot in Florida and is surrounded by beautifully landscaped grounds. - The Sanctuary.
The Tower is built of Florida coquina stone and Georgia pink marble, weight 5,500 tons, and took over two years to complete. It contains one of the largest and finest Carillons in the world, consisting of 71 bells the smallest bell weighing 17 pounds, while the largest weighs 12 tons. This beautiful Sanctuary and wonderful Singing Tower were given to the people by Mr. Edward W. Bok as a symbol of beauty, and as an expression of his thanks to the American Flag. The place has been rightfully called "The Most Beautiful Spot in America."
postmarked in 1942 with a 1 cent 'For Defense' stamp
*this was one of the cards my wonderful husband bought me for our Anniversary -
21 years today. (Married 4-24-1987 - or 4-24-9teen87 ;-)
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