His home, known as the Seminole lodge, became a winter getaway not just for Edison, but also to two other prolific inventors, Harvey Firestone and Henry Ford. WATCH: Fort Myers museum is home to ...

In 1947, Mina Edison sold it for $1 to the city of Fort Myers, which opened it that year to the public. Henry Ford, meanwhile, first came to Fort Myers to visit his friend Edison in 1914.

The Edison and ... and Henry Ford, pioneer of the automobile – were good friends who built their winter homes next to each other about a mile south of Fort Myers' River District.

Edison, Ford — who bought the property next door — and tire magnate Harvey Firestone all planted roots in Fort Myers because of ... Today, a 15,000-square-foot museum showcases his treasure ...

The Edison and Ford Winter Estates will partially reopen this weekend with discounted tickets and limited access for patrons, the Fort Myers historical ... including the museum, Thomas Edison ...

A major preservation project is underway at the Edison and Ford Winter Estates in Fort Myers. Crews are replacing ... including the museum, guest house, and Ford's home, will remain open.

The Fort Myers organization drives a fleet ... Their homes are now a popular museum and tourist attraction, The Edison & Ford Winter Estates. 21. The first Edison Festival of Light Grand Parade ...

Baseball enthusiasts in Fort Myers are in for a treat. The Edison and Ford Winter Estates will host ... and a century of spring training history. Museum Manager Holly Shaffer was excited to ...

The Edison and Ford Winter Estates will close Sept. 17-19 to fumigate for termites. The Fort Myers attraction sees more than 200,000 annual visitors.