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Our purpose is to preserve Stranahan House as a museum, historic site, and social center for the community; to interpret Stranahan House through appropriate restorations, exhibitions, educational programs, and tours; and to promote Stranahan House so that residents and visitors of all ages are aware of their opportunity to learn about the ...
689 reviews. #2 of 205 things to do in Fort Lauderdale. History Museums. Closed now. 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM. Write a review. About. The Historic Stranahan House Museum is the City's oldest surviving structure. The story of the Stranahan House is the story of a family, a house, and a city.
It is now a house museum, run by Stranahan House, Inc., open to the public for tours and special events. This well-restored house museum focuses on the Stranahan family and Fort Lauderdale’s early 20th-Century history. For more information, call 954-524-4736 or visit www.stranahanhouse.org.
The House has served as a trading post, post office, community center, town hall and home to the Stranahans. Today, it stands as the oldest building in Broward County and an epicenter of Fort Lauderdale’s long and fascinating history.
Historic Stranahan House Museum is ranked #18 out of 20 things to do in Fort Lauderdale. See pictures and our review of Historic Stranahan House Museum.
The house has served as a trading post, post office, community center, town hall and home to the Stranahans. The Stranahan House has stood at the center of Fort Lauderdales growth since it was built and played a significant role in the economic and social life of this community. Open daily for guided House tours at 1, 2, and 3pm.
Constructed from Dade County pine, grand Stranahan House is a fine example of Florida vernacular design, and one of the state's oldest homes. It served as both home and store for Ohio transplant Frank Stranahan, who built a small empire trading with the Seminoles before committing suicide by jumping into the New River after real-estate and ...
