Public Meeting: Edison and Ford: Two Giants Who Helped Shape Southwest Florida.

Schedule

Mon Jan 08 2024 at 01:00 pm

Location

Mound House | Fort Myers Beach, FL

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Edison and Ford: Two Giants Who Helped Shape Southwest Florida
Presented by Alexandria Edwards, Marketing & Public Relations Coordinator
Edison and Ford Winter Estates
In this informative talk, learn about the history of a unique treasure in Southwest Florida visited by over 200,000 people a year. Alexandria will shed light on the story of why Edison and Ford chose to build vacation homes in Fort Myers and how they shaped the development of Southwest Florida into what is today. Take a step back in time and see the evolution of this beautiful estate from Edison’s arrival in 1885 to the 21st century.
Presenter
Alex Edwards was born and raised in Fort Myers, Florida and has been employed by Edison and Ford Winter Estates for seven years. She graduated from Stetson University with a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration and Marketing. In 2023, she received her Master’s degree in Museum Studies from University of Oklahoma.
As Marketing and Public Relations Coordinator at Edison and Ford Winter Estates, Alex shares her passion for collections, preserving history, and protecting historic treasures.
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Where is it happening?

Mound House, 451 Connecticut St,Fort Myers Beach,FL,United States

Event Location & Nearby Stays:

Estero Island Historic Society

Host or Publisher Estero Island Historic Society

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