The Langford Building was located on First Street (2278 First Street), Fort Myers between the Bank of Fort Myers Building and a stable. It was built by Walter Langford. It was formerly the site of the Grand Theater (the first downtown theater). Today, it is the site of the Lodge Restaurant. It also features rental apartments.

This building was located at 2282 First Street, Fort Myers.

The Bank of Fort Myers opened for business in 1906. In 1911, Harvie Heitman (a bank officer) was responsible for the construction of a 3 story bank building for the Bank of Fort Myers. It was located at 2282 First Street. The first Floor was the lobby. The second floor was office space. The third floor was the home of Lodge 631 Order of Odd Fellows.

The bank featured a steel lined vault with automatic locking. The building front was brick and plate glass. The interior was fitted with black cypress wood. There were electric lights and running water.

Unfortunately, like many other financial institutions, the Bank of Fort Myers closed during the Depression.

For a while, J.C. Penney used the building. Many other businesses followed. The second floor was unoccupied since the 1960’s. The third floor was unused since the 1930’s.

It was previously the site of the Rendezvous Restaurant and Lounge. It is currently the site of Izzy’s Restaurant.

This building is located at 1529 Lee Street, Fort Myers. It was built in 1948. It was originally a DeSoto Plymouth Dealership. Over the years, it served as a professional office and retail space. It is currently vacant.

This business was located at the corner of First Street and Broadway.

In the 1900’s, W.P. Franklin was a traveling hardware salesman in Florida. In 1904, he visited Fort Myers. He returned in 1913 and took over a hardware store at First and Hendry. It was called Franklin Hardware Company.

In 1937, he built a new store at Broadway and First Street. The building has an unique art deco style. There was Carrera Glass on the front facade. This was a hardware store until the 1960’s.

After the store closed, it was taken over by the Saint Vincent DePaul Thrift Store.

Currently, this now is an elegant two story shopping emporium. It features a mix of jewelry, fashion, art work, finishing accessories, and beauty gifts.

This building is located at 1528–1542 Broadway

Patio De Leon

James Hendry was responsible for construction of the building at 2229 Main Street, Fort Myers. He maintained a general store here beginning in 1911.

Beginning in 1927, the Lee County Bank and Trust occupied this building. They made modifications including stuccuoing over the outside walls and adding a pair of Doric Columns at the corner entrance. This gave the building a Neoclassical look.

The bank failed during the Depression. It was reorganized as the Lee County Bank. It remained in business until 1965.

The building is now used by Main Street Antiques and Collectibles.