Bok Tower Gardens
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.
Bok Mountain Lake Sanctuary and Singing Tower | |
U.S. National Register of Historic Places | |
U.S. National Historic Landmark | |
Bok Tower Gardens
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North facade of Singing Tower | |
| Location | Iron Mountain |
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| Nearest city | Lake Wales, Florida, United States |
| Coordinates | 27°56′07.2″N 81°34′39″W |
| Built | 1924–1928 (gardens) 1927–1929 (tower) |
| Architect | Frederick Law Olmsted Jr. (gardens) Milton B. Medary (tower) |
| Architectural style | Gothic Revival, with Art Deco detailing |
| Website | Official website |
| NRHP reference No. | 72000350 |
| Significant dates | |
| Added to NRHP | 21 August 1972 |
| Designated NHL | April 19, 1993 |
Bok Tower Gardens is a National Historic Landmark. The 205-foot (62 m) Singing Tower was built upon one of the highest points of peninsular Florida, estimated to be 295 feet (90 m) above sea level, and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The national significance of the gardens and its tower come from their associations with Edward W. Bok and his team of designers. The adjacent Pinewood Estate is separately listed on the National Register as El Retiro.
Bok Tower Gardens is open daily and an admission fee is charged.