Bringing Fort Lauderdale History To Life - History Fort Lauderdale

The History Fort Lauderdale museums buildings connect us to the past while also celebrating the present story of the Fort Lauderdale area. This museum neighborhood contains the largest concentration of preserved historic buildings in Broward County. The neighborhood includes the former 1905 New River Inn, the 1907 Pioneer House, a replica of the original 1899 Schoolhouse and an additional building currently used for museum offices. The first school teach in the county was the 18-year-old Ivy Julia Cromartie, who went on to marry and live in nearby Stranahan House.

The former New River Inn houses galleries featuring exhibits and documentation that trace the area's transformation from a military fort to a thriving city along the New River. The museum explores the history of the Tequesta First Nation people, the Seminole and Miccosukee Nations, and Spanish explorer Sebastián Verezaluze, who sailed up the New River on a reconnaissance mission for the Governor of St. Augustine.

The museum also highlights Major William Lauderdale’s arrival in 1838, the construction of forts along the New River, and the impact of Henry Flagler’s railroad expansion in 1896. It continues through Fort Lauderdale’s modern development, showcasing the industries that have shaped the city into what it is today.

This is what caught my eye; I hope you enjoy!

The main museum building is the former 1905 New River Inn, Broward County’s oldest hotel.

One of the rooms are set up as a ladies parlor.

The former inn rooms contain displays and stories of Pioneer Life, Seminole Arts & Culture, Yachting, Archaeology, Flapper Fashion and leisure-related items.

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Rockers on the front porch of the former New River Inn.

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Displays related to Henry Flagler’s railroad arrival in 1896.

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An antique telephone switchboard on display. One similar to this one was probably used during the heyday of the New River Inn.

The 1907 Pioneer House is constructed of local pine and savaged ship timbers by Ed King, pioneer farmer & builder.

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Period furnishings, clothing, antique doll and toy collections.

In the living room

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A bowl of water would be placed on the holder on top of the stove to humidify the room.

Cast iron stove and indoor water pump in the kitchen.

The hoosier cabinet was a free-standing kitchen cabinet that also served as a workstation.

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Some images of the second floor bedrooms and bathroom.

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Inside the recreated 1899 Schoolhouse building complete with period wood desks.

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What you should know:

• There is a walking trail near the site along the New River.

• There are restrooms available.

• One price includes parking, self-guided museum access and guided tour of two additional buildings.

• You could spend a couple of hours exploring here.

• Check website for days and hours of operation.

• You could spend a couple of hours exploring here, depending on your level of interest.

Location: 231 SW Second Ave., Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301

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