Lake Placid Tower, Observation tower in Lake Placid, Florida, United States.
The concrete block tower reaches a height of 270 feet and features three observation levels with viewing platforms at different elevations.
Built in 1961 for $350,000, the structure utilized 90,000 concrete blocks and held the record for tallest concrete block tower worldwide.
The structure transformed from a tourist destination named Happiness Tower to a technological hub serving cellular communications and amateur radio operations.
Located at 461 US Highway 27 North, the tower structure stands as the tallest landmark in the Lake Placid region.
The Federal Aviation Administration records indicate the tower reaches 392 feet above sea level, functioning as an aircraft navigation reference point.
GPS coordinates: 27.30103,-81.35725
Latest update: March 12, 2025 07:52
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