Sanibel in Lee County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)

Community

— City of Sanibel Heritage Trail —

Photographed by Brandon D Cross

1. Community Marker

Inscription.
Sanibel Community House - A Gathering Place
The Sanibel Community House was built in the late 1920s, by island volunteers, on land donated by the Nutt family. Seasonal resident, Curtis Perry walked the island, visiting every dwelling to solicit funds for the building. When the community house opened in 1927, it became the home of Sanibel's Shell Fair, the largest and longest running Shell Fair in the world.

At Saturday night socials, islanders convened here for dinner, square dances, games and conversation. Other activities included movies, talent shows, dart competitions, shuffleboard tournaments and card games. Elections took place here for many years, including the historic referendum of November 1974 that led to the incorporation Sanibel. Early City Council meetings were often held here prior to completion of City Hall in 1983.

Sanibel Community Association
Sanibel teacher Cordie Nutt organized the Sanibel Civic Club, which, in 1928, evolved into the Sanibel Community Association. Its purpose has been to enrich community spirit through educational, cultural and social gatherings.

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The Community House under construction.
Residents gather for a potluck dinner at the Sanibel Community House.

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Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1927.

Location. 26° 26.255′ N, 82° 4.344′ W. Marker is in Sanibel, Florida, in Lee County. It is on Periwinkle Way 0.1 miles west of Dunlop Road, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2173 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel FL 33957, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is on Florida’s Gulf Coast.

It is also in the American South

and on the Gulf Coast.

Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region,

North America,

a Gulf of Mexico state,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain,

the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Recreation (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Architecture (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Rutland House (approx. ¼ mile away); Caretakers’ Cottage (approx. ¼ mile away); Sanibel Post Office (approx. ¼ mile away); Shore Haven (approx. ¼ mile away); Sanibel Island (approx. ¼ mile away); Sanibel School for White Children (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Sanibel.

Also see . . .
1. The Community House Sanibel Community Association. (Submitted on November 19, 2024, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida.)
2. The Sanibel Community House. (Submitted on November 19, 2024, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida.)
3. Sanibel History. (Submitted on November 19, 2024, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida.)

Photographed by Brandon D Cross

2. Community Marker

The Community House image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Brandon D Cross

3. The Community House

Credits. This page was last revised on November 21, 2024. It was originally submitted on November 19, 2024, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. This page has been viewed 116 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 19, 2024, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.