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	The Singing Tower at the Historic Bok Sanctuary stands 205 feet tall and is surrounded by a 157-acre woodland garden. The Tower was built to house a 60-bell carillon heard daily throughout the Garden.
	The Singing Tower at the Historic Bok Sanctuary is constructed of pink and gray Georgia marble and St. Augustine coquina stone.
	The top third of the Historic Bok Sanctuary carillon tower houses the 60-bell instrument, heard daily at half-hour intervals.
	The top third of the Historic Bok Sanctuary carillon tower houses the 60-bell instrument, heard daily at half-hour intervals.
	The Bok Tower, detail.
	The Bok Tower, detail.
	The Bok Tower, detail.
	The Bok Tower, detail.
	The brass entry door to Bok's Singing Tower showcases 32 hand-carved relief panels depicting the Book of Genesis.
	Sundial on the Historic Bok Sanctuary Singing Tower.
	The Historic Bok Sanctuary offers 200 acres of gardens and grounds to stroll while enjoying nature at its best.
	An early morning photograph of the Historic Bok Sanctuary.
	A tribute to Edward William Bok.
	Memorial plaque. "This sanctuary of approximately fifty acres with its planting of native vegetation of Florida was the conception of Edward William Bok. It was designed and executed during 1924-1928 by Frederick Law Olmsted. Its purpose is to provide a retreat of repose and natural beauty for the human--a refuge for the bird--and a place for the student of southern plant and bird life."
	Memorial plaque. "A tribute to Edward William Bok from his neighbors of Mountain Lake Park."
	Memorial plaque. "The summit upon which this resting stands is about 324 feet above sea level. It is the highest point of land yet measured in Peninsular Florida by the Government of the United States. It is also the highest land within sixty miles of the Atlantic Ocean and the Gulf of Mexico between Washington and Rio Grande."
	View from Historic Bok Sanctuary.
	The Historic Bok Sanctuary.
	The Historic Bok Sanctuary.
	Reflecting pool at the Historic Bok Sanctuary.
	Reflecting pool at the Historic Bok Sanctuary.
	The one-mile Long-leaf Pine Turkey Oak habitat trail showcases the Lake Wales Ridge eco-system and many of its endangered plant species.
	The Pine Ridge Nature Preserve Trail at Historic Bok Sanctuary.
	The Pine Ridge Nature Preserve Trail at Historic Bok Sanctuary.
	The Pine Ridge Nature Preserve Trail at Historic Bok Sanctuary.
	The Pine Ridge Nature Preserve Trail at Historic Bok Sanctuary.

 

 

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