Fort Harvey in the Untold Stories video was very interesting to learn about as well as our history. What's even more interesting is this story all is from history that took place in Fort Myers, Florida! The only towns at the time were Key West and Fort Myers. We had our first school in the 1880's, what a significant fact, of which was burned down. Robert E. Lee of the South is where we get our county name "Lee County"! First Street was a popular place to shop. Fishing was popular! Reverend Waldo Farabee whom is a local religious leader talks about religion. Religion was important many to people as it is to this day. He also mentions that people were closer to nature who were religious. This is significant to our class University Colloquium! Thomas Edison's winter home is used now as a tourist attraction, which many of us know from going there personally whether it be for a field trip or another outside interest. I do remember all the times I have been there and each and every time it is special and such a great experience. Not only is it the home that people go to see but it is also the gardens on the Edison home property. Spring training for baseball has been in Fort Myers since the 1920's. The pictures they show of the beach here in Fort Myers is absolutely beautiful. Our lovely palm trees are in the pictures as well as downtown Fort Myers, of which we will be this Friday for class! Segregation is talked about in the video and how everything was clearly segregated including bathrooms, waiting rooms, schools, and many more things. It is interesting how they show the start of education and schools with Edison Park Elementary, Edison Community College, and Florida Gulf Cost University (Go Eagles)!
What is so significant altogether is how amazing it is to hear and see, as well as learn even more about our history, of which tie to so many things in the present!!!!!
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