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Nvmagpie
September 10, 2017

Bok Tower

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Both of these are postcards. Used some more HOTP papers. Stamps, Prima bird die-cut, brads. The large postcard picture is made into a pocket to put the Carillon Music brochure.

Journal- Bok Tower founder, Edward W. Bok immigrated to American from the Netherlands at the young age of 6 – he did not understand the language, customs or culture. Through determination and hard work, he became a highly successful publisher, Pulitzer Prize-winning author, respected humanitarian and an advocate of world peace and the environment. His grandmother told him to “make you the world a bit better or more beautiful because you have lived in it,” which he did through-out his lifetime.

During visits to their winter retreat near Lake Wales, FL, Mr. Bok became enchanted with the beauty and vistas from nearby Iron Mountain. At 298 feet above sea level, one of Florida's highest points, Iron Mountain offered views of dramatic sunsets. Awed by the tranquility of the area, he wanted to create a place that would “touch the soul with its beauty and quiet,” and chose it as the perfect setting for a bird sanctuary. He purchased land to transform into a sweeping landscape of lush gardens featuring a majestic Singing Tower housing a 60-bell carillon. Originally called Mountain Lake Sanctuary and Singing Tower, he presented this extraordinary gift to the American people Feb. 1, 1929 as an enduring token of his appreciation for the opportunities he had been given.

Edward Bok's Singing Tower was sited at the highest elevation south of the reflection pool, so the water reflects its full image.

For Use Your Stamps challenge and ABCs of Travel


layouts scrapbooking travel carillon Blue Brown 12 x 12 Die Cuts Embellishments Inking Journaling Metal Pieces Paper Layering Travel & Vacation
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