Gilmer Heitman House, Fort Myers (must see)
The Gilmer Heitman House is one of Ft. Myers, Florida's most historic homes. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, visitors often include the Gilmer Heitman House on their list of must-see locations in the city.
The home was built in 1908 by prominent businessman and hotelier Gilmer Heitman. The Queen Anne-style home has 14 rooms, a wraparound porch and ionic columns. Though it was originally a home for the Heitman family, today it is a popular wedding venue.
The house is not open for interior tours, but it is ideally located for those who are on self-guided walking tours of Ft. Myers. It is a close walk from the Burroughs Home and Gardens, another historic home in Ft. Myers.
The home was built in 1908 by prominent businessman and hotelier Gilmer Heitman. The Queen Anne-style home has 14 rooms, a wraparound porch and ionic columns. Though it was originally a home for the Heitman family, today it is a popular wedding venue.
The house is not open for interior tours, but it is ideally located for those who are on self-guided walking tours of Ft. Myers. It is a close walk from the Burroughs Home and Gardens, another historic home in Ft. Myers.
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Gilmer Heitman House on Map
Sight Name: Gilmer Heitman House
Sight Location: Fort Myers, USA (See walking tours in Fort Myers)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
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Sight Location: Fort Myers, USA (See walking tours in Fort Myers)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
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Walking Tours in Fort Myers, Florida
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Fort Myers Downtown Walking Tour
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Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.3 Km or 2.1 Miles
The area, like much of southeastern Florida, was the home of the Calusa... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.3 Km or 2.1 Miles