Lee County Multiple Property Submission facts for kids

Imagine a special list that helps protect important old buildings and places! In Lee County, Florida, several cool buildings have been added to this list. It's called the Lee County Multiple Property Submission (or MPS). This means a group of places in Lee County were recognized together for their history.

What is the National Register of Historic Places?

The National Register of Historic Places is the official list of places in the United States that are important to our country's history. When a building or site is added to this list, it means it has a special story to tell. It could be important because of its architecture, or because of events that happened there, or even because of people who lived or worked there.

Why are These Places Important?

Adding places to the National Register helps protect them. It encourages people to preserve these historic sites for future generations. It's like saving a piece of the past so everyone can learn from it. These places in Lee County show us what life was like long ago.

Historic Schools in Lee County

Many of the buildings on this list are old schools! Imagine learning in a classroom that's been around for decades. These schools helped educate many kids in Lee County.

• The Boca Grande Community Center was once the Boca Grande School. It's located east of Park Avenue, between 1st and 2nd Streets in Boca Grande. It was added to the list on March 30, 1995.
• The Olga School on South Olga Road in Olga joined the list on April 27, 1995.
• Edison Park Elementary School in Fort Myers was added on May 5, 1999.
• The Alva Consolidated Schools in Alva became part of the list on June 10, 1999.
• Several other schools were added on July 8, 1999, including:
  • Bonita Springs School in Bonita Springs.
  • Fort Myers Beach School in Fort Myers Beach.
  • J. Colin English School in North Fort Myers.
  • Sanibel Colored School in Sanibel.
  • Tice Grammar School in Tice.

Other Special Places

Besides schools, other types of buildings and sites in Lee County have also been recognized for their historical value.

Terry Park Ballfield

The Terry Park Ballfield (also known as Park T. Pigott Memorial Stadium) is a famous sports spot. Located at 3410 Palm Beach Boulevard in Fort Myers, it was added to the list on June 20, 1995. Many baseball games and events have taken place here over the years.

Boca Grande Quarantine Station

The Boca Grande Quarantine Station at 833 Belcher Road in Boca Grande was added on March 22, 1996. This station played a role in public health, checking people arriving by ship a long time ago.

Historic Homes

Two beautiful old homes are also on the list:

• The Gilmer Heitman House at 2577 1st Street in Fort Myers was added on September 27, 1996.
• Casa Rio (also known as the S. W. Stribley House) at 2424 McGregor Boulevard in Fort Myers joined the list on October 24, 1996. These homes show us how people lived and the styles of buildings from the past.

Whidden's Marina

Whidden's Marina at 190 1st Street East in Boca Grande was added on December 28, 2000. Marinas are important places for boats and fishing, and this one has a long history in the area.

Images for kids

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  The historic Gilmer Heitman House.

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  The beautiful Casa Rio.

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  A sign in front of Casa Rio.

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  The old Tice Grammar School building.