National Register of Historic Places

Singing Tower, Bok Mountain Lake Sanctuary

Singing Tower, Bok Mountain Lake Sanctuary is a historic place in Lake Wales, Polk County, Florida, listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places on August 21, 1972, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 72000350.

Lake Wales, Polk County, FloridaListed August 21, 1972NRIS #72000350★ National Historic Landmark
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About this place

What is Singing Tower, Bok Mountain Lake Sanctuary?

Bok Tower Gardens is a 250-acre (100 ha) contemplative garden and bird sanctuary located atop Iron Mountain, north of Lake Wales, Florida, United States, created by Edward Bok in the 1920s. Formerly known as the Bok Mountain Lake Sanctuary and Singing Tower, the gardens' attractions include the Singing Tower and its 60-bell carillon, the Bok Exedra, the Pinewood Estate now known as El Retiro, the Pine Ridge Trail, and the Visitor Center.

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Listing details

Name
Singing Tower, Bok Mountain Lake Sanctuary
City
Lake Wales
County
Polk County
State
Florida
Listed on the National Register
August 21, 1972
NRIS reference number
72000350
Resource type
structure
National Historic Landmark
Yes
Coordinates
27.93533, -81.57752
When was Singing Tower, Bok Mountain Lake Sanctuary listed on the National Register?

Singing Tower, Bok Mountain Lake Sanctuary was added to the National Register of Historic Places on August 21, 1972.

Where is Singing Tower, Bok Mountain Lake Sanctuary located?

Singing Tower, Bok Mountain Lake Sanctuary is located in Lake Wales, Polk County, Florida at approximately 27.93533, -81.57752. See the map above.

Is Singing Tower, Bok Mountain Lake Sanctuary a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. Singing Tower, Bok Mountain Lake Sanctuary is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.