Florida Citrus Tower
The Florida Citrus Tower is a 226-foot-tall (69 m) structure in Clermont, Florida. Built in 1956 to allow visitors to observe the miles of surrounding orange groves, it was once among the most famous landmarks of the Orlando area.
| Florida Citrus Tower | |
|---|---|
The tower in 2015 | |
| General information | |
| Type | Observation tower Radio broadcasting tower |
| Location | Clermont, Florida |
| Coordinates | 28°33′50″N 81°44′35″W |
| Elevation | 228 feet (69.5 m) above sea level at its base |
| Completed | 1956 |
| Owner | Ralph Messer |
| Height | |
| Antenna spire | 500 feet (152.4 m) above sea level |
| Roof | 226 feet (68.9 m) above ground |
| Design and construction | |
| Developer | A.W.Thacker and F.J.Toole |
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