The Stephen Foster Carillon, the park's 97 tubular bell carillon tower, was built in 1957 by the J.C. Deagan Company. Over four decades, the company built and installed in excess of 500 carillons worldwide based on their own 1916 design. The setup at White Springs was their largest and last carillon. It is noted as the "world's largest tubular bell instrument" from the company. (Wiki)
Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center State Park is a Florida State Park located in White Springs , along the Suwannee River, in north Florida.
Stephen Foster is famed for having written the song "Old Folks At Home", also known as "Way Down Upon the Suwannee River". The song, referring nostalgically to "home far, far away", is now Florida's State Song. Though it is kind of funny, Stephen Foster was never in Florida. He chose the Suwannee River because it matched the tune he had in his head about a river.
We have been here. I feel so close to you right now. :)
ReplyDeleteThat tree is gorgeous. I want one in my front yard. Pris
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