Thomas Edison is one of the most famous people in America for his many wonderful inventions, particularly the light bulb, phonograph, and motion picture camera. Today John and I visited his winter retreat on the Caloosahatchee River in Fort Meyers, Florida. Thomas Edison and his family enjoyed winter stays at Seminole Lodge( as they called their winter home) starting in 1901. In 1916, Henry Ford, who was a great fan of Thomas Edison, purchased the property adjacent to Seminole Lodge and the two friends became neighbors. We toured both homes on the two estates as well as Edison's laboratory where he, Henry Ford and Harvey Firestone endeavored to produce and manufacture a quick growing, domestic source of natural rubber.
Edison's Laboratory
That is so freakin' cool!
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