Fort Myers in Lee County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)
Edison Estate Restoration and Rebirth
Photographed by Sandra Hughes, October 10, 2015
1. Edison Estate Restoration and Rebirth Marker
The sprawling Edison Seminole Lodge is made up of the Family Home, connecting pergola and Guest House. The Edison Moonlight Garden and Little Office were built in the 1920s, and the Edison Caretakers House was added in the same period with a garage and living quarters. There is also a pool, teahouse and seawall recreation area adjacent to the river.
In 2007, through a $10 million multi-year, award-winning project, the site was restored to the 1929 appearance.
Through the leadership of a new non-profit governing board, The Thomas Edison & Henry Ford Winter Estates Inc., a new era of restoration excellence, conservation and program development has emerged. The award-winning project has been designated by the National Trust for Historic Preservation as one of 12 national projects noted for excellence in preservation.
Restoration and Rebirth support from:
. Thomas Edison & Henry Ford Winter Estates, Inc.
. City of Fort Myers
. Lee County
. State of Florida
. National Trust for Historic Preservation
. Donors to the Edison-Ford Winter Estates Foundation
. National Garden Clubs, Inc.
. Fort Myers/Lee County Council of Garden Clubs, Inc.
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. Principal Financial Group
. University of Florida/Lee County Master Gardeners
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Places. A significant historical year for this entry is 1886.
Location. This marker has been replaced by another marker nearby. It was located near 26° 38.067′ N, 81° 52.804′ W. Marker was in Fort Myers, Florida, in Lee County. It could be reached from McGregor Boulevard south of Larchmont Avenue, on the right when traveling south. This marker is on the property of the Edison Estate at point #2. Touch for map. Marker was at or near this postal address: 2350 McGregor Blvd, Fort Myers FL 33901, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker was on Florida’s Gulf Coast. It was also in the American South and on the Gulf Coast. Globally, it was in the North Atlantic Region, North America, a Gulf of Mexico state, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it found 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 location: Clara Fords Michigan Rose Garden (here, next to this marker); Henry Ford (here, next to this marker); Henry Ford's Florida Estate (here, next to this marker); Edison Caretaker's Yard (here, next to this marker); Fire Control in Edisons Time... and Today (here, next to this marker); Edison Pier (here, next to this marker); Why, this will be the finest thing that ever happened to lovely Fort Myers. (here, next to this marker); Edison Caretakers House (here, next to this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Fort Myers.
Photographed by Sandra Hughes, October 10, 2015
2. The Edison Family Home circa 1920
More about this marker. This marker has been removed and replaced with a different marker.
Also see . . . Edison & Ford Winter Estates. (Submitted on October 26, 2015.)
Photographed by Sandra Hughes, October 10, 2015
3. The Edison Guest House as Restored in 2006
Photographed by Sandra Hughes, October 10, 2015
4. Edison Guest House today
Photographed by Sandra Hughes, October 10, 2015
5. Edison Estate
Credits. This page was last revised on August 15, 2025. It was originally submitted on October 23, 2015, by Sandra Hughes Tidwell of Killen, Alabama, USA. This page has been viewed 660 times since then and 17 times this year. Last updated on August 15, 2025, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on October 23, 2015, by Sandra Hughes Tidwell of Killen, Alabama, USA. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
