Fort Myers in Lee County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)
Pleasure Pier
Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, October 11, 2021
1. Pleasure Pier Marker
Inscription.
Pleasure Pier. . The Municipal Pleasure Pier, built in 1927 just west of where the Caloosahatchee Bridge is today, was part of a $300,000 recreation center which included a swimming pool, horseshoes and a dance floor. By 1943, the pilings were rotted and when the need arose for a USO Center for G.I.s stationed at Buckingham Gunnery School and Page Field, the building was barged to its present location at the corner of Edwards Drive and Hendry Street. Today it is the Hall of Fifty States, and is used for meetings, conventions and community socials.
The Municipal Pleasure Pier, built in 1927 just west of where the Caloosahatchee Bridge is today, was part of a $300,000 recreation center which included a swimming pool, horseshoes and a dance floor. By 1943, the pilings were rotted and when the need arose for a USO Center for G.I.s stationed at Buckingham Gunnery School and Page Field, the building was barged to its present location at the corner of Edwards Drive and Hendry Street. Today it is the Hall of Fifty States, and is used for meetings, conventions and community socials.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Places. A significant historical year for this entry is 1927.
Location. 26° 38.779′ N, 81° 52.211′ W. Marker is in Fort Myers, Florida, in Lee County. Marker can be reached from Edwards Drive east of Hendry Street, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Fort Myers FL 33901, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, October 11, 2021
2. Pleasure Pier Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on October 11, 2021. It was originally submitted on October 11, 2021, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 219 times since then and 44 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on October 11, 2021, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
