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The Life and Legacy of Edward W. Bok
“Here was a little Dutch boy unceremoniously set down in America unable to make himself understood or even to know what persons were saying; his education was extremely limited, practically negligible; and yet, by some curious decree of fate, he was destined to write, for a period of years, to the largest body of readers [...]
Singing Tower: A Masterpiece of Music, Art & Architecture
“In a single, simple unit, [the Tower] must sing of music, sculpture, color, architecture, landscape design and the arts of the workers in brass and iron, ceramics, marble, and stone-each part of a chorus, each adding beauty to the others.”
-Milton B. Medary, Designer of the Singing Tower
LAKE WALES, Fla. – During the time that Frederick [...]
Pinewood Estate
LAKE WALES, Fla. – Nestled in the heart of seven and one-half lush acres at Bok Tower Gardens is an enchanting 20-room Mediterranean-style mansion called Pinewood Estate, a National Historic Landmark. Originally named “El Retiro,” meaning retreat in Spanish, the estate was built in the early 1930s for Charles Austin Buck, a Bethlehem Steel vice [...]
The Masters Behind the Masterpiece
LAKE WALES, Fla. – The story behind Bok Tower Gardens is one of unprecedented historical significance. First, it is one immigrant’s extraordinary gesture of gratitude to thank his adopted country for the opportunities he was given. Second, it is remarkable that this one man was able to assemble and inspire the most famed artisans of [...]
Bok Tower Gardens
LAKE WALES, Fla. – As the world has grown more complex and its pace more hurried, there is one spot in the heart of Central Florida where time stands still and a sense of peace and tranquility prevail. Bok Tower Gardens has offered some of Florida’s most remarkable experiences to more than 23 million visitors [...]
Bok Tower Gardens Returns to Traditional Name
Lake Wales, Fla. – Historic Bok Sanctuary will return to its traditional name, Bok Tower Gardens. After extensive research revealed that Bok Tower Gardens was being used four times more often than Historic Bok Sanctuary, the board of directors of The Bok Tower Gardens Foundation, Inc. voted to change the name at its recent board [...]
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