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We took the "Works Guided Tour"
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Banyan Tree Plaque
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The circumference of the aerial roots is over 400 feet
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Banyan Tree was a gift to Edison from Harvey Firestone in 1925
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Banyan Trees are native to India
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Banyan Tree award
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Florida State Historical Marker
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Only building on property when Edison purchased it 1884
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Restoration sign
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Building is being restored at present time
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Middle of building
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Flowering vine in yard
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View of Edison House, guest house on left
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View of pier from yard
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Office plaque
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Edison's office
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2nd view of office
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Garden built by one of Edison's sons for his mother
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View of garden
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Edison Family Pool Plaque
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Pool constructed from Edison Portland Concrete
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Orignal cost of pool was suppose to be approximately $650, but ended up costing about $950
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Edison never used pool, only his family
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Pool area
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Restrooms and dressing area
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River side or back side of pool
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Pier plaque
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View of pier
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Pier view from pool area
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Edison Home Plaque
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