Henry Ford began his career working as a mechanic in Edison's Detroit plant.
He showed Edison his plans for a vehicle powered by a gasoline engine.
They became close friends.
In 1916 Ford bought the house
in Fort Myers next to the Edison winter home.
Today the Edison and Ford winter estates and gardens are owned by a foundation
and are open to the public.
The monthly theme for City Daily Photo bloggers on May 1 is "Squares."
18 comments:
Great shots. Regarding your comment on my blog. I think the song you have in mid is "And The Band Played Waltzing Matilda", which features some lyrics of "Waltzing Matilda". Haven't heard it in ages but I'm sure it gets played somewhere in Australia, especially on Anzac Day.
This kind of neighbors is still around today?
It is a lovely house!
Duncan In Kuantan
Beautiful home. Two smart entrepreneurs wintering next door to each other. And, both have had an incredible impact on how we live today.
I could happily move into this one, Jack! So glad you showed it! ;-)
how interesting that they were neighborns...i love the way those doors open onto the porch!
Wonder if they used the same architect Jack, both homes are perfectly suited to their surroundings.
I was about to ask what VP already asked. The house is beautiful!
Beautiful house, lovely surroundings and great captures as always, Jack! Hope you have a great weekend -- camera in hand, of course!!
Houses obviously came in more colours than cars in those days.
Many thanks, Jack, for showing Henry Ford's Home in Fort Myers, how interesting!
This is even more appealing than Edison's digs. Looks like two families found perfect winter spots.
Also inviting! It's good that both properties are kept open for the public.
Really a beautiful place and nice to see that it is kept open for the public.
What can I say? Pretty impressive. Great that it is now open to the public.
Nice one.
Muy buenas imágenes... Buena casa,,, un saludo desde Murcia.
Looks like it's been completely renovated.
V
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