Moving the original house to the current location
Te Estero Historical Society Honoring the Past
Founded in 1999 by Estero resident Mimi
Straub (1912-2013), the Estero Historical Society is dedicated to teaching and preserving the history of Estero. Te society’s efforts are focused on securing a rich, historical legacy for future generations and a strong sense of com- munity identity for the Village of Estero. Te Society is headquartered in the restored
1906 Hall-Hanson-Collier House, which was relocated to its current location in Estero Com- munity Park in 2009. Open to the public, the Cottage is filled with historic photographs, ar- tifacts and early 20th-century furnishings. Te Cottage is open to visitors from 1 to 3 p.m. on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays (call 272- 1911 to confirm). Next door is another historic building, the
1904 Estero Creek School House, which was also relocated in 2009. Te society has restored the old school house and turned it into a mu- seum, complete with antique school desks, so that today’s young- sters can experience what grammar school was like for students 100 years ago. Volunteer docents
provide intriguing details about Estero’s colorful past, and
Mimi Straub
maps, books and other items are available for sale. A delicious top-seller is the Society’s fabled mango chutney, concocted and jarred by mem- bers and volunteers using a secret recipe created by late Estero pioneer Edith Trebell, who once owned a jelly plant in town. Te savory melange of mangos, onions, raisins, ginger, brown sugar, salt and spices was purchased in large quantities by the Waldorf-Astoria in New York City during the 1930s.
Te society has also published Early Estero, a book documenting Estero’s history. Volunteers continue to archive information about the area’s past by cataloging papers and oral histories. Straub’s legacy is carried on today by active members and volunteers who help preserve a sense of place and the spirit of Old Estero via outreach initiatives: meetings with programs; a monthly newsletter; tours and field trips; and several annual events that combine history, fun, delectable food and fellowship. Visit the website for public meeting details and more information.
Estero Historical Society
9200 Corkscrew Palms Blvd., Estero (inside Estero Community Park) 239-272-1911
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