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The winter home of Thomas A. Edison, beautifully situated
along the
Caloosahatchee River, is one of the greatest historic treasures
within Lee County. In 1885, Thomas Edison first visited Florida.
He purchased property along the Caloosahatchee River and
built a vacation home. The vernacular structure, completed
in 1886 and dubbed "Seminole lodge" by the Edisons,
served as a winter retreat and work place for the prolific
inventor until his death in 1931.
Edison’s good friend Henry Ford followed close behind
and purchased the neighboring property in 1915. "The
Mangoes" was the winter getaway for the Fords. Edison
and Ford spent many winters working, talking and even relaxing
together in tropical southwest Florida.
When
you visit "Seminole
Lodge" and "The Mangoes" you enter a world unlike any you
have ever
seen. The furnishings and architecture of these gracious,
rambling buildings are reminiscent of a bygone era. The
inventive genius of Edison and Ford are evident throughout
these 17-acres of riverfront estates.
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