South West Florida musuem of HistoryHoused in the former Atlantic Coastline Railroad depot, the Museum is home to the history of Southwest Florida. Paleo Indians, the Calusa, the Seminoles, Spanish explorers, and early settlers. An authentic replica of a pioneer "cracker" house, a 1926 La France fire pumper, and a 1929 private Pullman rail car are also part of the tour. In addition, the museum also houses an extensive artifacts collection detailing early civilization, the Fort, the first settlers, the cattlemen, turn of the century, the military and agriculture, boating and fishing industries in Fort Myers.
Museum's research archives containing photographs, maps, and documents are available by appointment.
2031 Jackson Street, Ft. Myers, FL 33901
239-321-7430
http://swflmuseumofhistory.com/index.php/contact-us/