Fort Myers – Edison & Ford Summer Homes

In 1885 Thomas Edison purchased 15 acres of waterfront property in the newly created Fort Myers for $2,030 – What vision. At a 5% annual growth rate this would equal $708,291 today and that, I'm afraid, would hardly buy a small waterfront in today's market. That's what I call genius. The side by side Edison and Ford winter estates are a national treasure of two of America's greatest individuals. A worthwhile stop for anyone who visits the Fort Myers area.