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Ford's winter bungalow Seminole Lodge, Thomas Edison’s winter home at the Edison and Ford Winter Estates in Fort Myers, FL. Visitors to the Edison and Ford Winter Estates in Fort Myers can view more than 20 acres (8.1 ha) of historical buildings and gardens including the 1928 Botanical Laboratory and the Edison Ford Museum.
The Edison Bridge is a set of two one-way bridges located in Fort Myers, Florida.Named after inventor Thomas Alva Edison, the two bridges carry each direction of U.S. Highway 41 Business (US 41 Bus.) over the Caloosahatchee River, connecting downtown Fort Myers (on the southern shore) with North Fort Myers.
One of the best-known landmarks and tourist spots in Fort Myers is the Thomas Edison and Henry Ford historical site. The winter estates of the inventor and the car man, now part of a museum on the ...
Fort Myers is a gateway to the Southwest Florida region and a major tourist destination within the state. The winter estates of Thomas Edison ("Seminole Lodge") and Henry Ford ("The Mangoes") are major attractions. [8] The city takes its name from a local former fort that was built during the Seminole Wars.
FSW was established in 1962 as Edison Junior College, named after Thomas Edison, who spent winter months in Fort Myers. Its first campus opened in 1965. The school rebranded several times, reflecting changes in its mission and academic offerings. It became a baccalaureate-granting institution in 2008, when it was renamed Edison State College ...
Mina Miller Edison (July 6, 1865 – August 24, 1947) was an American community activist and the second wife of inventor and industrialist Thomas Edison. She was a community activist in Fort Myers, Florida , known for her work advancing the use of public spaces and education initiatives.
Noted Fort Myers orthopedic surgeon and Green Wave team doctor John Kagan matched a Miami Dolphins $250,000 grant toward the project. 'Going to be special': Fort Myers High celebrates Edison ...
Edison Mall is an enclosed, super-regional shopping mall in Fort Myers, Florida. The mall opened in 1965, and has been expanded three times since. Edison Mall is owned by Washington Prime Group, which took over the mall in 2014. The mall is named for inventor Thomas Edison, who owned a winter