history in Fort Lauderdale’s backyard that also houses many events for locals and visitors. It was built in 1901 by Frank Stranahan, who is known as Fort Lauderdale’s founding father. He was also accompanied by his wife Cromartie Stranahan, the first school teacher in the area. This house is the oldest surviving structure in Broward. It has been used as a trading post, post office, town hall, and home obviously to the Stranahans. It sits along side of the New River in downtown Fort Lauderdale. Even though…
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