Today, the Clermont citrus groves have all but disappeared…but there is a poignant reminder of what was there before—the majestic Citrus Tower.
The Florida Citrus Tower rises 226 feet above the hills of Clermont, Florida, and for decades it has stood as both a literal and symbolic monument to the state’s once-dominant citrus industry. Conceived during the postwar boom of the 1950s, the tower was the brainchild of local investors who wanted to create a landmark that would celebrate the prosperity of the
The true catalyst came in 1964 when California surfboard maker and boat builder Bruce Meyers introduced the Meyers Manx.
Dune buggies emerged in the United States during the mid-twentieth century as a uniquely playful fusion of automotive ingenuity, surplus parts, and a growing culture of beach recreation, particularly in Southern California. Their essential idea was simple: take a lightweight platform—
