| Florida Citrus Tower | |
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 The tower in 2024 | |
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| General information | |
| Type |
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| Location | Clermont, Florida |
| Coordinates | 28°33′50″N 81°44′35″W / 28.56389°N 81.74306°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 |
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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