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Cracker cabin

Crackers for cabins

Early pioneers used whatever they had to construct their homes – pine, palm and cypress were popular choices.

"Sgt. Clayton" statue, Centennial Park

“Sgt. Clayton"

A memorial to the Civil War-era United States Colored Infantry, the sculpture is so named because its creator estimated it took one ton of clay to make it.

Reconstructed bridge at Koreshan State Historic Site

In the details

The Koreshans created high-quality ornamental cement and woodwork, which can still be seen at their settlement in Estero.

"Uncommon Friends" statue

Uncommon Friends

This statue at Centennial Park in downtown Fort Myers brings together Thomas Edison, Henry Ford and Harvey Firestone.

One of the painted telephone poles on Pine Island

A tale of two poles

Two utility poles on Stringfellow Road on Pine Island depict masks and objects revered by the Calusa.

Mango

It takes two to mango

Pine Island’s history took a sweet, colorful turn when tropical fruits were planted in the early to mid-1900s.

Illustration of a typical Calusa Indian canoe

Can you canoe?

See a replica of a Calusa Indian dugout at the Southwest Florida Museum of History.

Illustration of typical Calusa shell hammer

Hammer time

Shell hammers like this replica were made from conch shells
and wood by Calusa Indians.

Pullman carriage

The Esperanza

A luxury sleeping car is on view at the Southwest Florida Museum of History, which is housed in a former Fort Myers train depot.

Rangelight at Gasparilla Island State Park

Sanibel Lighthouse

This aid to navigation is also a wildlife refuge. Public servants, such as firefighters and police, are eligible to live in the keepers’ cottages.

Tarpon

Silver kings

The sport of tarpon fishing was born in the waters surrounding Boca Grande Pass.

Last modified on Jun 12, 2007