An architectural rendering shows the planned welcome center at Edison and Ford Winter Estates in Fort Myers. Designed by Architecture Joyce Owens, the building will be constructed by Chris-Tel Construction as part of the historic attraction's five-year master plan.
Edison and Ford Winter Estates in Fort Myers selected Chris-Tel Construction to build a new welcome center designed by Fort Myers-based Architecture Joyce Owens. Construction is expected to begin in the coming months and take approximately 12 months to complete. The building will feature ticketing and reception areas, archives, administrative offices, outdoor public restrooms and covered visitor spaces. It marks the second phase of the historic attraction's master plan, following completed parking improvements. The welcome center will be the first new building under the five-year expansion plan, which aims to modernize visitor facilities while preserving the property's historic homes, gardens and museum.
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