Royal Palm Trees, Fort Myers, Florida, circa 1925

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Artifact Overview

In 1916, Henry and Clara Ford purchased "The Mangoes." The Fort Myers, Florida, property adjoined the winter home of Thomas Edison -- Henry's friend and mentor. The Fords' estate featured a Craftsman bungalow and grounds lush with citrus trees and tropical plants. This image shows one of the streets near their residence lined with stately royal palms.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Photographic print

Subject Date

circa 1925

Location

By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center

Object ID

00.1334.294

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Ford Motor Company.

Material

Paper (Fiber product)

Technique

Gelatin silver process

Color

Black-and-white (Colors)

Dimensions

Height: 4.625 in
Width: 2.875 in