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Arts, Culture & History in Pictures
 Cracker cabin |
Early pioneers used whatever they had to construct their homes – pine, palm and cypress were popular choices.
 "Sgt. Clayton" statue, Centennial Park |
A memorial to the Civil War-era United States Colored Infantry, the sculpture is so named because its creator estimated it took one ton of clay to make it.
 Reconstructed bridge at Koreshan State Historic Site |
The Koreshans created high-quality ornamental cement and woodwork, which can still be seen at their settlement in Estero.
 "Uncommon Friends" statue |
This statue at Centennial Park in downtown Fort Myers brings together Thomas Edison, Henry Ford and Harvey Firestone.
 One of the painted telephone poles on Pine Island |
Two utility poles on Stringfellow Road on Pine Island depict masks and objects revered by the Calusa.
 Mango |
Pine Island’s history took a sweet, colorful turn when tropical fruits were planted in the early to mid-1900s.
 Illustration of a typical Calusa Indian canoe |
See a replica of a Calusa Indian dugout at the Southwest Florida Museum of History.
 Illustration of typical Calusa shell hammer |
Shell hammers like this replica were made from conch shells
and wood by Calusa Indians.
 Pullman carriage |
A luxury sleeping car is on view at the Southwest Florida Museum of History, which is housed in a former Fort Myers train depot.
 Rangelight at Gasparilla Island State Park |
This aid to navigation is also a wildlife refuge. Public servants, such as firefighters and police, are eligible to live in the keepers’ cottages.
 Tarpon |
The sport of tarpon fishing was born in the waters surrounding Boca Grande Pass.
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