Located on a curve of the New River in downtown Fort Lauderdale, the Historic Stranahan House Museum showcases tales of Florida’s pioneer days.
Built in 1901, this weathered wood-frame beauty is the oldest surviving structure in Broward County. Step inside and you’re not just touring a house; you’re learning the history of a city born on this site.
Restored to its 1915 glory by dedicated locals, it opened as a museum in 1984.
HISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE
Frank Stranahan came to the area as a 27 year old in 1893 and turned a humble trading post and river ferry into the pulse of New River settlement.
Trading with the Seminole, he earned their loyalty, transforming his outpost into a bustling hub…