Wednesday, January 29, 2025

Burroughs Home and Garden

 The Burroughs House is on First Street in Fort Myers' River District. It was the city's first year-round luxury home. It is in the Georgian Revival style and was built in 1901.   


Nelson Burroughs bought the house in 1919. A daughter bequeathed the property to The City of Fort Myers in 1978.   Today it is open for tours and is often the scene of weddings and other special events.

2 comments:

Taken For Granted said...

This is a fine looking house that the city can put to good use. This house has always required a staff to maintain, and the city has that.

Stefan Jansson said...

We have a good word for this in Swedish, snickarglädje.