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Born in Latvia in 1887, Edward Leedskalnin hailed from a family of stonemasons, grounding his craftsmanship in a rich heritage. His grandfather owned a cemetery monument business, hinting at early exposure to stonework. Emigrating to the United States around 1912, Ed learned various skills, including rigging large logs and working in North American mines. Eventually settling in South Florida, he was known as a clever man with a voracious appetite for reading and learning.