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  1. www.edisonfordwinterestates.orgEdison and Ford Winter Estates - Fort Myers Museums ...

    When you visit the winter estates of Thomas Edison and Henry Ford, you enter a world unlike any other! Stroll back in time through twenty acres of historic gardens. Explore a 15,000 square foot museum showcasing the innovative minds of two American icons.

  2. www.edisonfordwinterestates.org › what-to-seeHenry Ford’s Winter Estate - Edison and Ford Winter Estates

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    Thomas Edison first came to Fort Myers in 1885. He was a well-known inventor in search of a warm escape from the cold northern winters. On his first trip to Southwest Florida he purchased more than 13 acres along the Caloosahatchee River. Edison returned to Fort Myers in 1886 with his new bride, Mina Miller Edison. For the next six decades the Edis...

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    Originally the Guest House was owned by a business partner of Thomas Edison. When their relationship ended, the house was purchased by new owners. In 1906, the Edison family bought the home and began using it as a Guest House. Famous guests included Henry Ford, Harvey Firestone, President-elect Herbert Hoover, and many others. The Guest House inclu...

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    Built in 1910, the 50 x 20 swimming pool is believed to have been constructed using Edison Portland Cement and was one of the first residential pools. In a 1928 remodel, the Pool House with changing rooms and a shower, and Tea House were added. Edison had a concrete cistern built in order to provide large amounts of potable water for domestic use i...

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    Edisons Study located behind the Moonlight Garden, was built in 1928 after Edisons 1886 Electric Laboratory was moved to Henry Fords museum, Greenfield Village in Dearborn, Michigan.

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  3. www.edisonfordwinterestates.org › what-to-see › museumMuseum - Edison and Ford Winter Estates

    Looking for the best museum in Ft. Myers and Lee County? Visit the Edison Ford Museum at Edison and Ford Winter Estates and see thousands of artifacts.

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  5. www.visitfortmyers.com › listing › edison-and-fordEdison and Ford Winter Estates | Visit Fort Myers

    Edison and Ford Winter Estates. Visitors to Edison and Ford Winter Estates can stroll through more than 20 acres of botanical gardens, the 15,000-square-foot air-conditioned museum, and the Edison botanic research laboratory.

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  6. www.tripadvisor.com › Attraction_Review-g34230-dEdison and Ford Winter Estates - Tripadvisor

    Visitors to the Edison and Ford Winter Estates in Fort Myers will enjoy seeing the winter residences of famous inventors Thomas Edison and Henry Ford. There are historical buildings, award-winning gardens, the Edison Botanic Research Lab and the Inventions Museum. The museum has hundreds of inventions, artifacts and special exhibits.

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  7. www.enjoyflorida.com › edison-ford-winter-estatesEdison & Ford Winter Estates | Museum & Gardens in Fort Myers

    The Edison & Ford Winter Estates in Fort Myers is a must-visit destination for history buffs and nature enthusiasts alike. Set on 20 acres of lush greenery, the estates offer a glimpse into the lives and legacies of two of America’s most famous inventors.

  8. www.visitflorida.com › listing › edison-&-ford-winterEdison & Ford Winter Estates in Fort Myers | VISIT FLORIDA

    Edison & Ford Winter Estates. 2350 McGregor Blvd Fort Myers, FL 33901. (239) 334-7419. Visit Website. Thomas Edison and Henry Ford were friends who escaped the wintry northern cold for side-by-side homes in the warmth of Fort Myers.

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