Thomas Edison Winter Estate

"Seminole Lodge"

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We took the "Works Guided Tour"

Banyan Tree Plaque

The circumference of the aerial roots is over 400 feet

Banyan Tree was a gift to Edison from Harvey Firestone in 1925

Banyan Trees are native to India

Banyan Tree award

Florida State Historical Marker

Only building on property when Edison purchased it 1884

Restoration sign

Building is being restored at present time

Middle of building

Flowering vine in yard

View of Edison House, guest house on left

View of pier from yard

Office plaque

Edison's office

2nd view of office

Garden built by one of Edison's sons for his mother

View of garden

Edison Family Pool Plaque

Pool constructed from Edison Portland Concrete

Orignal cost of pool was suppose to be approximately $650, but ended up costing about $950

Edison never used pool, only his family

Pool area

Restrooms and dressing area

River side or back side of pool

Pier plaque

View of pier

Pier view from pool area

Edison Home Plaque

 

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Winter 2004 - 2005