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The historic Hall of Fifty States, 2254 Edwards Drive, City of Fort Myers, Lee County, Florida, USA / Built: 1927 / Floors: 2 / Building Materials: Stucco with two domes topped with Mediterranean Tile

The address 2254 Edwards Drive in Fort Myers, FL, corresponds to the historic Hall of Fifty States, which sits near the downtown yacht basin. The building was formerly a USO hall and tourist center, though its current use is unclear.

 

It is a two-story stucco building.

Its design features two domes topped with Mediterranean tile.

The structure is supported by wooden pilings driven into the riverbed.

 

Historical and current status

Originally built as a pier and an entertainment complex, the building has served many purposes over its history.

 

While it has been boarded up since 2006, the exterior was decorated with murals in 2022 by the Fort Myers Mural Society.

 

There are ongoing discussions about the building's future, including restoration or potential demolition.

 

Location and history

Building's name: Hall of Fifty States.

Built: Originally constructed in 1927.

 

Location: The building is located on Edwards Drive in downtown Fort Myers.

 

Previous uses:

USO hall: The building served as a USO hall during the war.

 

Tourist center: It was rededicated as the Fort Myers Tourist Center in 1981.

 

Flood risk

Due to its coastal location, the area around 2254 Edwards Drive is at risk of flooding. The general area of downtown Fort Myers is near the Caloosahatchee River and a yacht basin, which can be affected by coastal flooding and storm surges.

 

Credit for the data above is given to the following website:

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