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Bok Tower [Model]
No full textModel of the carillon for Mountain Lake Sanctuary [Bok tower Gardens] being held by John Oldham, assistant to Frank C. Godfrey at John Taylor Bell Foundry. The model was gifted to Mrs. N.E. Stewart by Tower Construction Manager Horace Burrell. Mrs. Stewart operated the Inn where the construction workers stayed, now called Plantation Inn. Mrs. Stewart gave the model to Kenneth Curtis, Sr., owner of the Masterpiece Gardens, where it was displayed until it closed. The current location of the model is unknown
[Letter] 1930 January 18, Philadelphia [to] Mrs. Bok, Merion, Pennsylvania
No full textThis is a letter sent by Sherman C. Kingsley, then Executive Secretary of the Welfare Federation of Philadelphia, to Mary Louise Curtis Bok upon hearing the news of Edward W. Bok's death. Mr. Bok was the former editor of Ladies' Home Journal and the founder of the Mountain Lake Sanctuary and Singing Tower (now Bok Tower Gardens). Mrs. Bok was his wife and the founder of the Curtis Institute of Music in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. In black lettering, the names and contact information for the Welfare Federation of Philadelphia (precursor to the United Way) are printed in the header of the stationary. The letter is typed. In the lower right corner in pencil is 'C + note on it' probably indicating a response was sent. George C. Kingsley signed the letter in black ink. Mr. Kingsley mentions an enclosed Welfare Bulletin, now separated from the letter, that honored Mr. Bok.Computer generated transcript is available upon request
[Letter 1930 January], New York City [to] Mrs. Edward W. Bok, Merion, Pennsylvania
No full textThis is a letter from H. Van Buren Magonigle, an architect and author best known for his memorials, to Mary Louise Curtis Bok upon hearing the news of Edward W. Bok's death. Mr. Bok was the former editor of Ladies' Home Journal and the founder of the Mountain Lake Sanctuary and Singing Tower (now Bok Tower Gardens). Mrs. Bok was his wife and the founder of the Curtis Institute of Music in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The stationary on which the letter is written folds at the top. The letter is hand written in black ink. In the upper right corner in black ink 'C' may indicate a response was sent. Mr. Magonigle's name is written out in pencil below his signature by an unknown hand. 'One hundred and one Park Avenue' is printed in raised letters.Computer generated transcript is available upon request
Sun Dial on Wall of Singing Tower
No full textOn the south wall of the beautiful Singing Tower, a sundial is carved, indicating the latitude and longitude of Iron Mountain. The dial stands vertically at an exact right angle with the surface of the earth at latitude 27 degrees 56 minutes, 10 seconds. It is tilted towards the east with a declination of 4 degrees 20 minutes. The table at its base indicates the difference between sun and clock time for each day in this latitude.Handwritten on reverse "We are enjoying the lovely weather as much as ever 521 days of sunshine in St. Pete. We are looking for a letter from Edith about a week. Wish you were here. Pleased to hear from you when you feel like writing. Love, from us both, C. and Hattie.
Sculptural model for the zodiac around the sundial, Taurus and Aquarius
No full textPhotograph of a maquette (sculptural model) for the signs of the zodiac around the sundial on the south side of the Singing Tower. Depicts representations of the signs for Taurus and Aquarius. The maquettes were created by Robert C. Wakeman, who was assistant to sculptor Lee Lawrie and oversaw the carvers onsite at Bok Tower Gardens. Photograph taken by A.L. Alexander of Lake Wales (Fla.). Maquettes are housed in the architectural archives at the University of Pennsylvania
Sculptural model for the zodiac around the sundial, Pisces and Leo
No full textPhotograph of a maquette (sculptural model) for the signs of the zodiac around the sundial on the south side of the Singing Tower. Depicts representations of the signs for Pisces and Leo. The maquettes were created by Robert C. Wakeman, who was assistant to sculptor Lee Lawrie and oversaw the carvers onsite at Bok Tower Gardens. Photograph taken by A.L. Alexander of Lake Wales (Fla.). Maquettes are housed in the architectural archives at the University of Pennsylvania
Sculptural model for the zodiac around the sundial, Virgo and Gemini
No full textPhotograph of a maquette (sculptural model) for the signs of the zodiac around the sundial on the south side of the Singing Tower. Depicts representations of the signs for Virgo and Gemini. The maquettes were created by Robert C. Wakeman, who was assistant to sculptor Lee Lawrie and oversaw the carvers onsite at Bok Tower Gardens. Photograph taken by A.L. Alexander of Lake Wales (Fla.). Maquettes are housed in the architectural archives at the University of Pennsylvania
Sculptural model for the zodiac around the sundial, Libra and Scorpio
No full textPhotograph of a maquette (sculptural model) for the signs of the zodiac around the sundial on the south side of the Singing Tower. Depicts representations of the signs for Libra and Scorpio. The maquettes were created by Robert C. Wakeman, who was assistant to sculptor Lee Lawrie and oversaw the carvers onsite at Bok Tower Gardens. Photograph taken by A.L. Alexander of Lake Wales (Fla.). Maquettes are housed in the architectural archives at the University of Pennsylvania
Sculptural model for the zodiac around the sundial, Aries and Capricorn
No full textPhotograph of a maquette (sculptural model) for the signs of the zodiac around the sundial on the south side of the Singing Tower. Depicts representations of the signs for Aries and Capricorn. The maquettes were created by Robert C. Wakeman, who was assistant to sculptor Lee Lawrie and oversaw the carvers onsite at Bok Tower Gardens. Photograph taken by A.L. Alexander of Lake Wales (Fla.). Maquette for Capricorn is housed in the architectural archives at the University of Pennsylvania
Sculptural model for the zodiac around the sundial, Sagittarius and Cancer
No full textPhotograph of a maquette (sculptural model) for the signs of the zodiac around the sundial on the south side of the Singing Tower. Depicts representations of the signs for Sagittarius and Cancer. The maquettes were created by Robert C. Wakeman, who was assistant to sculptor Lee Lawrie and oversaw the carvers onsite at Bok Tower Gardens. Photograph taken by A.L. Alexander of Lake Wales (Fla.). Maquettes are housed in the architectural archives at the University of Pennsylvania
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