Historic Stranahan House Museum

The Historic Stranahan House Museum, built in 1902 as a trading post by Frank Stranahan, the founder of Fort Lauderdale, stands as the city’s oldest surviving structure. Over the years, it has served multiple roles, including a schoolhouse for Stranahan’s wife, Ivy, and later as a post office, community center, and town hall. Today, visitors can explore this historic site through daily guided tours, gaining insight into the early days of Fort Lauderdale and the significant contributions of the Stranahan family.