Car Rentals Fort Lauderdale and the Burroughs Home
A piece of Fort Myers history can be experienced during your Fort Myers car rental vacation. Whether you are a history buff or not you can’t help but have an appreciation for the architectural masterpiece of The Burroughs Home. It was built on the banks of the Caloosahatchee River in 1901 by cattleman John Murphy and later sold to the Burroughs family. The Burroughs Home is hard to miss as you drive along in your Fort Myers car rental, as it is located right along the banks of the Caloosahatchee River in Historic Downtown Fort Myers at the corner of First and Fowler Streets. This location is great as you are only a short Fort Myers car rental drive away to accommodations and other attractions.
This 100-year old Georgian Revival has become a major cultural resource to Fort Myers and its significance to the city lies with its historical association with the town’s early settlement patterns and community development. The Burroughs House also constitutes one of the first and one of the few remaining large stately winter residence built during the early 20th century that were so instrumental in the transformation of Fort Myers from a rugged frontier cow town to a fashionable winter resort. A visit to this home will truly allow you to experience a piece of Fort Myers past!
The Burroughs Houses Fabulous Architecture
For anyone who has an appreciation for architecture, the Burroughs Home is one Fort Myers car rental destination you cannot miss! The architectural significance of the Burroughs Home rests not only on its location but also on the excellence of its design and workmanship. The use of the formal architecture style is especially significant to this home because a it was a newcomer who was trying to set a new a standard of wealth and social position, and tried to do so by constructing this home. Did he succeed? You will have to check it out during your Fort Myers car rental trip and see for yourself!
Tour the Burroughs
To truly get an appreciation for the Burroughs Home you must take some time during your Fort Myers car rental travels to take the 30-minute tour. This "Living History" tour is given by guides costumed in style of the WWI era. They portray members of the Burroughs family as they were when they purchased the house in 1918. The Home is open to the public for guided tours, Tuesday through Friday, 11am to 3pm, on the hour, mid-October through mid-May. Luncheons are also available. Group tours are by appointment however.
Hosting At The Burroughs
Today the home encompasses over two acres of oak-shaded lawn that has become a popular site for hosting weddings, special business events, and conferences to small intimate luncheons. The Home can accommodate a wide range of events of up to 500 people. Still have doubts? The Burroughs Home was voted runner-up in “Best of Southwest Florida" for the best place to have a wedding reception!
If you are planning on hosting an event, you are in luck as you will have the help of the on-site Event Coordinators who will assist with all the details to ensure that you and your guests will have a memorable day at the Burroughs Home.
You can find the Burroughs Home at 2505 First Street Fort Myers, Florida 33901. If you would like more information you can contact: 239-332-5955 or burroughshome@cityftmyers.com.
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