About this property
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 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.
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Federal Designation
The National Register of Historic Places, administered by the National Park Service, is the United States federal government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects deemed worthy of preservation for their historical, architectural, archaeological, engineering, or cultural significance. Listing on the National Register recognizes a property's importance to American history but does not place restrictions on private owners; it does, however, make properties eligible for federal historic preservation tax incentives and enables consideration in federal planning decisions. National Historic Landmark designation, the highest level of federal recognition, is reserved for properties that possess exceptional national significance in the history, architecture, archaeology, engineering, or culture of the United States. This property is recorded in the National Register under reference number 72000350. It was listed on August 20, 1972.
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Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).
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Questions about this property
When was Bok Mountain Lake Sanctuary and Singing Tower listed on the National Register?
Bok Mountain Lake Sanctuary and Singing Tower was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on August 20, 1972.
What type of historic resource is Bok Mountain Lake Sanctuary and Singing Tower?
Bok Mountain Lake Sanctuary and Singing Tower is classified as a structure in the National Register of Historic Places.
Is Bok Mountain Lake Sanctuary and Singing Tower a National Historic Landmark?
Yes. Bok Mountain Lake Sanctuary and Singing Tower has been designated a National Historic Landmark (NHL), the highest level of federal recognition for historic properties in the United States.
What is the period of significance for Bok Mountain Lake Sanctuary and Singing Tower?
The period of significance for Bok Mountain Lake Sanctuary and Singing Tower is recorded as the industrial era.
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