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Thomas Edison Winter Estate

Fort Myers, Florida • Lee County

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About This Property

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The Thomas Edison Winter Estate in Fort Myers, Florida, is a sprawling botanical garden and museum complex that includes Edison's former winter home, laboratory, and botanical research facilities. The estate showcases his early experiments and his passion for plant science, featuring a diverse collection of flora gathered from around the world.

Property Information

Source: National Register of Historic Places
Category
District
Acreage
14
Listed Date
8/12/1991
Other Names
Edison Winter Home Museum;Seminole Lodge;8ll98

Significance Details

Source: National Register of Historic Places
Area of Significance
Exploration/Settlement; Architecture; Invention
Periods of Significance
1875 Ad - 1949 Ad
National Historic Landmark
No
Level - International
No
Level - National
No
Level - State
No
Level - Local
Yes
Level - Not Indicated
No

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