Henry Ford’s Fort Myers home was known as “The Mangoes.” Next door, his buddy Thomas Edison called his own collection of houses “Seminole Lodge.” Now — a century later — those side-by-side winter ...
Many years ago, Thomas Edison and Henry Ford would spend their winters in balmy Fort Myers, Florida, and it’s easy to see why: gorgeous beaches, lots of sunshine and, of course, warm days. During your ...
WPTV-TV: Edison and Ford Winter Estates in Fort Myers is filled with inventions, artifacts
FORT MYERS, Fla. — Back in 1885, Thomas Edison was one of the original snowbirds after building a winter estate on Florida's southwest coast. His home, known as the Seminole lodge, became a winter ...
Edison and Ford Winter Estates in Fort Myers is filled with inventions, artifacts
The News-Press: Who was Thomas Edison, famous inventor honored in Fort Myers parade?
The Edison Festival of Light began in February 1938 as a way to honor Fort Myers' most famous winter resident, Thomas Edison. Eighty eight years later, the festival is back and still going strong.
WINK NEWS: Fort Myers' Edison estate gets long-awaited roof restoration after 20 years
A major preservation project is underway at the Edison and Ford Winter Estates in Fort Myers. Crews are replacing the wooden roof on Thomas Edison's main winter home, a task that hasn't been tackled ...
HoopsHype: Who was Thomas Edison, famous inventor honored in Fort Myers parade?
Yahoo: Edison Parade 2026: What you need to know about the Fort Myers event
Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The Edison Festival of Light Grand Parade returns Saturday, Feb. 21, to downtown Fort Myers. Here’s what you need to know about ...