History is a favored subject of News-Press storyteller Amy Bennett Williams. And what better way to explore the changing character of a community through time than by going through the archives of your local paper? The News-Press began in November of 1884 as a weekly publication called, “The Fort Myers Press,” and subsequently provides a treasure trove of local news items dating back more than 130 years. In this week’s essay, Williams’ utilizes that archive to take us on a multi-stop trip back in time.
Local History Through the News-Press
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