First Avenue Homes

2716 First Street (1925)

In the 1920’s, First Street was known as “Millionaire’s Row,” and many Fort Myers businessmen and professionals constructed homes along with palm-lined thoroughfare. The once-elegant house …

2706 First Street (1919)

In the 1920’s, First Street was called “Millionaires’ Row” because of the many grand homes built along this prestigious, palm-lined street. This home, built for Dr. Gordon F. Henry and …

2666 First Street (1959)

For many years, this lot at the corner of Cranford Avenue and First Street stood vacant. On April 10, 1920, Dean Development Company sold the Lot 1 to an investor for $1000 …

2608 First Street (1955)

This mid-century modern duplex includes the many popular features of the ranch homes being constructed throughout Fort Myers during the 1950’s: a horizontal profile under a low-slung roof …

2590 First Street (circa 1917)

Now the site of Ben-Mar Condominium, this parcel was once the home of Harry Poe Johnson, a Chicago native who first came to Lee County and owned groves of mangos …

Dean Park Happenings

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DEAN PARK HISTORIC DISTRICT, one of the oldest neighborhoods in Fort Myers, proudly announces that the Dean Park Walking Tour is available once again! The Walking Tour -- discontinued when Hurricane Ian washed away the brochure kiosk and destroyed the supply of...

Bar-B-Q & Blues – April 22, 2023

Don't miss our fabulous BAR-B-Q & BLUES block party on Saturday, April 18th, from 4 pm to 7 pm under the banyan tree at the home of Donna Ellswick and Tom Palazzo, 2721 Rhode Island Avenue. This year, we welcome back our neighbor, George Mitchell and his friend Bill...

Neighborhood Clean-up – 2023

The Dean Park Beautification Committee will be coordinating a Neighborhood Clean-up at a date to be announced (tentatively set for Saturday, November 18, 2023). This clean-up effort will target the public spaces in Dean Park, including the areas along our sidewalks,...

Progressive Dinner – January 2024

Each January, Dean Park residents celebrate the post-holiday season with a "Progressive Dinner" held at several homes in the neighborhood. Drinks are the first stop, Appetizers are the second, Soup is the third, the Main Course is the fourth stop, and Dessert is the...

Dean Park Historic House Tour – Postponed Until Further Notice

Dean Park has postponed its 100th Anniversary Historic House Tour to a future date yet to be determined. The tour was originally scheduled for March 28, 2020, then for December 5, 2020, but has been postponed due to the coronavirus pandemic. The House Tour Committee...