Why would Thomas Edison and Henry Ford build summer homes on the Caloosahatchee River in Fort Myers instead of on the Gulf of Mexico? I couldn't figure this out until I saw their modest, very livable lovely homes. Edison (he came here first) imported a mile's worth of Royal Palms from Cuba to line MacGregor Boulevard leading up to his houses (he had two, one for him and one for guests). Ford liked visiting so much that he bought the house next door. I can imagine these two watching the boats go by on the river under the shade of the banyan tree and surrounded by beautiful tropical plants. It's a gorgeous place.
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