Wadsworth, Chris
Cape Coral
- ISBN 13:
- 9781531644499
- author:
- Wadsworth, Chris
- format:
- Hardback
- publisher:
- Arcadia Library Editions
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2009
- Pages:
- 130
- Dimensions:
- 24.4 x 17 x 1 centimetres (0.27
- Genre:
- History, United States, State & Local,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
Cape Coral: A History of Development and Growth in Southwest Florida. The history of Cape Coral stretches back further than its modern boom of the 1960s. Homesteader families lived a rough-and-tumble life in the area's wilderness for much of the 20th century. However, the arrival of Jack and Leonard Rosen in 1957 marked a significant turning point. The Gulf American Land Corporation brought modern development to Southwest Florida, building model homes, roads, an airport, and other infrastructure from scratch. The city's rapid growth was fueled by hundreds of miles of canals dug to bring nearly every home onto or near the water. This innovative approach made Cape Coral one of the largest planned developments in the United States at the time. The area attracted Hollywood celebrities who promoted properties to Northerners seeking a sunny Florida lifestyle. By the end of the 1950s, the city had become a rousing success. This book explores the development and growth of Cape Coral, shedding light on its early history and the visionaries behind its creation.
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