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- Thomas Edison, John Burroughs and Henry Ford in Fort Myers, Florida, 1914 - John Burroughs (1837-1921) was an internationally known naturalist and writer. His writings appealed to Henry Ford, who invited Burroughs in 1914 to join him and Thomas Edison to explore the Florida Everglades together. This led to the more famous Vagabond camping trips of a few years later, which also involved Harvey Firestone.
- 1914
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Thomas Edison, John Burroughs and Henry Ford in Fort Myers, Florida, 1914
John Burroughs (1837-1921) was an internationally known naturalist and writer. His writings appealed to Henry Ford, who invited Burroughs in 1914 to join him and Thomas Edison to explore the Florida Everglades together. This led to the more famous Vagabond camping trips of a few years later, which also involved Harvey Firestone.
- Thomas Edison, John Burroughs and Henry Ford in Fort Myers, Florida, 1914 - John Burroughs (1837-1921) was an internationally known naturalist and writer. His writings appealed to Henry Ford, who invited Burroughs in 1914 to join him and Thomas Edison to explore the Florida Everglades together. This led to the more famous Vagabond camping trips of a few years later, which also involved Harvey Firestone.
- 1914
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Thomas Edison, John Burroughs and Henry Ford in Fort Myers, Florida, 1914
John Burroughs (1837-1921) was an internationally known naturalist and writer. His writings appealed to Henry Ford, who invited Burroughs in 1914 to join him and Thomas Edison to explore the Florida Everglades together. This led to the more famous Vagabond camping trips of a few years later, which also involved Harvey Firestone.
- View from "The Mangoes" Toward the Ocean, circa 1920 - This is the view from Henry and Clara Ford's vacation home along the Caloosahatchee River in Fort Myers, Florida. Ford purchased the property, which neighbored his friend Thomas Edison's winter retreat, in 1916. The Fords named the estate "The Mangoes" and surrounded their newly built bungalow with tropical landscaping, including citrus trees and the palms and pond seen here.
- circa 1920
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View from "The Mangoes" Toward the Ocean, circa 1920
This is the view from Henry and Clara Ford's vacation home along the Caloosahatchee River in Fort Myers, Florida. Ford purchased the property, which neighbored his friend Thomas Edison's winter retreat, in 1916. The Fords named the estate "The Mangoes" and surrounded their newly built bungalow with tropical landscaping, including citrus trees and the palms and pond seen here.
- John Burroughs and Henry Ford Sawing Down a Tree, Fort Myers, Florida, 1914 - Henry Ford read and admired the works of John Burroughs. In the early 1910s, Ford sought out the internationally known naturalist and writer. The two bonded over their love of birds and nature and became friends. Ford and Burroughs often visited each another and went on extended vacations with family and other acquaintances.
- February 1914-March 1914
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John Burroughs and Henry Ford Sawing Down a Tree, Fort Myers, Florida, 1914
Henry Ford read and admired the works of John Burroughs. In the early 1910s, Ford sought out the internationally known naturalist and writer. The two bonded over their love of birds and nature and became friends. Ford and Burroughs often visited each another and went on extended vacations with family and other acquaintances.
- Entrance to "The Mangoes," Winter Estate of Henry and Clara Ford, circa 1920 - This is the view to Henry and Clara Ford's vacation home along the Caloosahatchee River in Fort Myers, Florida. Ford purchased the property, which neighbored his friend Thomas Edison's winter retreat, in 1916. The Fords named the estate "The Mangoes" and surrounded their newly built bungalow with tropical landscaping, including the mango and oleander plants seen here.
- circa 1920
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Entrance to "The Mangoes," Winter Estate of Henry and Clara Ford, circa 1920
This is the view to Henry and Clara Ford's vacation home along the Caloosahatchee River in Fort Myers, Florida. Ford purchased the property, which neighbored his friend Thomas Edison's winter retreat, in 1916. The Fords named the estate "The Mangoes" and surrounded their newly built bungalow with tropical landscaping, including the mango and oleander plants seen here.
- Grounds of "The Mangoes," Winter Estate of Henry and Clara Ford, circa 1920 - 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 the variety of plant life found at the Fords' winter retreat.
- circa 1920
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Grounds of "The Mangoes," Winter Estate of Henry and Clara Ford, circa 1920
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 the variety of plant life found at the Fords' winter retreat.
- Grounds of "The Mangoes," Winter Estate of Henry and Clara Ford, circa 1920 - 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 the variety of plant life found at the Fords' winter retreat.
- circa 1920
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Grounds of "The Mangoes," Winter Estate of Henry and Clara Ford, circa 1920
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 the variety of plant life found at the Fords' winter retreat.
- View from the Caloosahatchee River at "The Mangoes," Winter Retreat of Henry and Clara Ford, circa 1920 - 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 the variety of plant life found at the Fords' winter retreat.
- circa 1920
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View from the Caloosahatchee River at "The Mangoes," Winter Retreat of Henry and Clara Ford, circa 1920
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 the variety of plant life found at the Fords' winter retreat.
- Thomas Edison, John Burroughs and Henry Ford in Fort Myers, Florida, 1914 - John Burroughs (1837-1921) was an internationally known naturalist and writer. His writings appealed to Henry Ford, who invited Burroughs in 1914 to join him and Thomas Edison to explore the Florida Everglades together. This led to the more famous Vagabond camping trips of a few years later, which also involved Harvey Firestone.
- 1914
- Collections - Artifact
Thomas Edison, John Burroughs and Henry Ford in Fort Myers, Florida, 1914
John Burroughs (1837-1921) was an internationally known naturalist and writer. His writings appealed to Henry Ford, who invited Burroughs in 1914 to join him and Thomas Edison to explore the Florida Everglades together. This led to the more famous Vagabond camping trips of a few years later, which also involved Harvey Firestone.
- Side View of "The Mangoes," Henry and Clara Ford's Residence in Fort Myers, Florida, 1914-1922 - In 1916, Henry and Clara Ford purchased "The Mangoes," a winter home in Fort Myers, Florida, located next to the wintertime retreat of Thomas and Mina Edison. The Fords' estate featured a Craftsman-style bungalow and lush grounds along the Caloosahatchee River. The Fords rarely visited "The Mangoes" after Mr. Edison's death in 1931, and they sold the home in 1945.
- 1914-1922
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Side View of "The Mangoes," Henry and Clara Ford's Residence in Fort Myers, Florida, 1914-1922
In 1916, Henry and Clara Ford purchased "The Mangoes," a winter home in Fort Myers, Florida, located next to the wintertime retreat of Thomas and Mina Edison. The Fords' estate featured a Craftsman-style bungalow and lush grounds along the Caloosahatchee River. The Fords rarely visited "The Mangoes" after Mr. Edison's death in 1931, and they sold the home in 1945.