Florida Citrus Tower
Observation tower, Radio broadcasting tower in Clermont, Florida / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The Florida Citrus Tower is a 226-foot-tall (69 m) structure in Clermont, Florida.[2] Built in 1956 to allow visitors to observe the miles of surrounding orange groves, it was once among the most famous landmarks of the Orlando area.
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Florida Citrus Tower | |
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General information | |
Type | Observation tower Radio broadcasting tower |
Location | Clermont, Florida |
Coordinates | 28°33′50″N 81°44′35″W |
Elevation | 228 feet (69.5 m) above sea level at its base |
Completed | 1956 |
Owner | Ralph Messer |
Height | |
Antenna spire | 500 feet (152.4 m) above sea level[1][2] |
Roof | 226 feet (68.9 m) above ground |
Design and construction | |
Developer | A.W.Thacker and F.J.Toole |
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