1940s Singing Tower Mountain Lake Florida Postcard

About This Vintage Postcard

Ascend to the highest point in peninsular Florida with this magnificent "linen" era depiction of the Singing Tower at Bok Tower Gardens. Nestled within the exclusive Mountain Lake colony near Lake Wales, this 205-foot neo-Gothic masterpiece is shown in all its early splendor, surrounded by the lush sanctuary gardens designed by Frederick Law Olmsted Jr.

The card features a unique inset view of the tower's intricately carved base and "The Great Brass Door," a hallmark of the ornate craftsmanship that has made this site a National Historic Landmark. This vibrant view captures the peace and architectural grandeur of Edward Bok’s "Sanctuary for the Birds and Man" as it appeared to visitors in the early 1940s.

Details

Era: Linen (circa 1941)
City: Mountain Lake
State or Region: Florida
Country: United States
Topic: Monuments and Gardens
Condition: Circulated (Postmarked 1941)
Postage: 1¢ National Defense Stamp
Address Side: Divided Back
Orientation: Vertical (Portrait)
Artist / Photographer: Unknown
Publisher: The Hartman Card Co., Pinellas Park, Florida
Printer: Not stated
Print Type: Lithograph

Additional Information

The back of this card carries a personal message from "Peg" to a friend in Hollidaysburg, Pennsylvania, postmarked August 20, 1941, in Saint Petersburg. The sender encourages their friend to "come down here and be lazy," noting they had a nice trip but were waiting for someone else to catch some fish. This card features a 1¢ National Defense stamp, which was issued in the early 1940s as the U.S. prepared for WWII.

This card would look great framed or make an excellent addition to any collection.

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