Friday, April 25, 2014

Henry Ford's Winter Home in Fort Myers


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."
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18 comments:

  1. JimApril 25, 2014 at 8:14 AM

    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.

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  2. VPApril 25, 2014 at 8:17 AM

    This kind of neighbors is still around today?

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  3. Duncan D. Horne - the Kuantan bloggerApril 25, 2014 at 8:31 AM

    It is a lovely house!

    Duncan In Kuantan

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  4. SharonApril 25, 2014 at 9:11 AM

    Beautiful home. Two smart entrepreneurs wintering next door to each other. And, both have had an incredible impact on how we live today.

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  5. RedPatApril 25, 2014 at 9:39 AM

    I could happily move into this one, Jack! So glad you showed it! ;-)

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  6. Tanya BreeseApril 25, 2014 at 10:17 AM

    how interesting that they were neighborns...i love the way those doors open onto the porch!

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  7. PerthDailyPhotoApril 25, 2014 at 10:32 AM

    Wonder if they used the same architect Jack, both homes are perfectly suited to their surroundings.

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  8. cieldequimperApril 25, 2014 at 11:37 AM

    I was about to ask what VP already asked. The house is beautiful!

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  9. Sylvia KApril 25, 2014 at 11:44 AM

    Beautiful house, lovely surroundings and great captures as always, Jack! Hope you have a great weekend -- camera in hand, of course!!

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  10. jennyfrecklesApril 25, 2014 at 12:53 PM

    Houses obviously came in more colours than cars in those days.

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  11. KarlApril 25, 2014 at 1:48 PM

    Many thanks, Jack, for showing Henry Ford's Home in Fort Myers, how interesting!

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  12. KayApril 25, 2014 at 3:47 PM

    This is even more appealing than Edison's digs. Looks like two families found perfect winter spots.

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  13. William KendallApril 25, 2014 at 4:54 PM

    Also inviting! It's good that both properties are kept open for the public.

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  14. MichelleApril 25, 2014 at 8:25 PM

    Really a beautiful place and nice to see that it is kept open for the public.

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  15. KateApril 25, 2014 at 9:08 PM

    What can I say? Pretty impressive. Great that it is now open to the public.

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  16. RandyApril 25, 2014 at 11:10 PM

    Nice one.

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  17. alpApril 26, 2014 at 2:35 AM

    Muy buenas imágenes... Buena casa,,, un saludo desde Murcia.

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  18. VirginiaApril 26, 2014 at 3:21 PM

    Looks like it's been completely renovated.
    V

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