Tower of Jewels

The Tower of Jewels is an architectural landmark within Lakeside Amusement Park, standing about 150 feet tall and adorned with over 5,000 lights. The illuminated structure serves as a visual guide for visitors navigating through the park grounds.

The tower was designed in 1907 by architect Edwin H. Moorman as the park's central point of focus. Its top featured a projector light that came from the 1904 World's Fair, connecting the park to a larger moment in entertainment history.

The tower functions as the symbolic center of the amusement park and shows how early entertainment venues were designed to draw attention. Its form reflects how parks of that era put architecture at the heart of the visitor experience.

The tower is easy to spot and helps visitors find their way around the park. The area around it is accessible to everyone, and the best time to see it is at dusk when the lights turn on and create a strong visual effect.

The light projector at the top of the tower comes from the 1904 World's Fair, where it previously illuminated the Ferris Wheel. This unexpected connection links the park to a famous moment in early entertainment history.