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Masterpiece Gardens
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 The Story was certainly dramatic enough. A large mosaic, "The Great Masterpiece," faithfully reproducing da Vinci's famous "Last Supper" painting, had to be smuggled out of Europe under wraps in order to save it from the advancing, art stealing, Nazis.
 It found a home in a peaceful garden just north of Lake Wales, off of US 27, where viewings were held for the contemplation and inspiration of the faithful.
 But by the 1960's, inspiration just wasn't enough. Amusement was added, in the form of animal shows, a train ride, and sky ride. The park's name was changed to Masterpiece Gardens to reflect the expansion, but it was still unsuccessful.
 Today the former attraction has become an Assemblies of God church camp. The rides and animals are gone, and the mosaic has also finally been sold and removed.
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