Ft. Myers Architecture from Craftsman to Modern: Book Talk at Library
Authors Pam Miner and Jared Beck will be at the SPL for a book signing and discussion of their book, “River & Road: Fort Myers Architecture From Craftsman to Modern.”
"River & Road" is a visual and narrative history of the architectural evolution and urban development of Southwest Florida. Fort Myers has been home to the winter estates of the rich and famous, including Thomas Edison, Henry Ford, and oil tycoon Ambrose McGregor. The city’s famed McGregor Boulevard continues to draw visitors with its eclectic blend of houses and unique histories dating back to the nineteenth century.
"River & Road" is a visual and narrative history of the architectural evolution and urban development of Southwest Florida. Fort Myers has been home to the winter estates of the rich and famous, including Thomas Edison, Henry Ford, and oil tycoon Ambrose McGregor. The city’s famed McGregor Boulevard continues to draw visitors with its eclectic blend of houses and unique histories dating back to the nineteenth century.
Pamela Miner is a historian with experience in historic preservation, museums, and education and is the former curator of collections and interpretation for the Edison & Ford Winter Estates.
Jared Beck is an urban planner with a focused background including urban redevelopment, historic preservation, and community development.The public is invited to this Library program. There is no registration required and no cost to participate.
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Date and Time
Friday Feb 22, 2019
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM EST
2 p.m. 2/22/2019
Location
Sanibel Public Library, 770 Dunlop Road, Sanibel 33957
Fees/Admission
no fee
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Contact Information
Sanibel Public Library (239) 472-2483
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