Downtown Fort Myers

Ft. Myers was one of the first forts built along the Caloosahatchee River as a base of operations against the Seminole Indians.

During the 1870's, two general stores, a school and a number of private homes were built. 

By 1885, the population was up to 349, the Ft. Myers Press was in operation, people were beginning to settle along the river away from the immediate fort area, and Ft. Myers was about to gain its most famous resident. 

In 1885, Thomas A. Edison visited the town, fell in love with it, and within 2 years, he had built his home and laboratory on the banks of the Caloosahatchee River.

Today, Downtown Fort Myers has a lot to offer. They have many events, such as the art walk. Downtown offers beautiful high rise condominiums and wonderful restaurants and bars.

It is always a fun time going downtown and to know that there is so much history behind it makes it twice as nice. 

Being able to notice the architecture of the buildings from the older days makes it special to see that builders didn't want to knock it all down and start from scratch.