Guest at Seminole Lodge

Guest at Seminole Lodge. . Thomas Edison was one of the most famous people of his time, and he shared his Florida estate with other celebrities of the day., The purchase of the Guest House in 1906 allowed the Edison family to entertain and house important guests while reserving the Main House for private family use., The Seminole Lodge guest book reflects Edison's status as an international icon. Names such as Forbes, Colgate, Kellogg, Burroughs, Ford, Firestone, and Hoover can be found among the pages., Madeline Edison’s Rules For Guests , Born in 1888, Madeleine was the oldest child of Thomas Edison and Mina and the only daughter. Her letters and journal entries showcase her keen sense of humor and caustic wit., Rules For Guests at Seminole Lodge , . Don't cabbage unto yourself all the fish poles. This has been done by guests thereby incurring the grave disapproval of the entire family., . Don't kill the black snakes under the porch. They are there for a purpose., . If you don't think Seminole Lodge is the loveliest spot you ever wore your rubbers in, don't let on to Father., . Don't fail to retire to your room during part of each day, so that the family may squabble without embarrassment., . Don't stop Madeleine if you see her start violently anywhere alone. She's only trying to work out her disposition., . Don't capsize the sailboat if you can help it. Remember there isn't any man to rescue you in 750 miles. And besides, there are the sharks. Don't ask us anything about Palm Beach. We don't want to know., (caption) Left: Herbert Hoover's entry in the Seminole Lodge guest book. , Above (L to R): President-Elect Herbert Hoover stands with Henry Ford, Thomas Edison, and Harvey Firestone by the river's edge.