Fort Lauderdale in Broward County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)
The Stranahan House
Photographed By Jay Kravetz, December 1, 2016
1. The Stranahan House Marker
Inscription.
The Stranahan House. . An excellent example of frontier Florida architecture, the Stranahan House was constructed in 1901 for Frank and Ivy Stranahan, two of this area's earliest residents. It sits on the site of Stranahan's Trading Post. Initially the structure was used for business and civic purposes, but in 1906 the Stranahan's converted it into a private home. Following Frank's death in 1929, the house was again used for commercial purposes so that Ivy might keep and maintain the property. She continued to live in the house until her death in 1971. Four years later the Fort Lauderdale Historical Society purchased the structure and in 1981, joined with the Fort Lauderdale Area Board of Realtors to form Stranahan House, Inc. which now maintains the house in public trust.
An excellent example of frontier Florida architecture, the Stranahan House was constructed in 1901 for Frank and Ivy Stranahan, two of this area's earliest residents. It sits on the site of Stranahan's Trading Post. Initially the structure was used for business and civic purposes, but in 1906 the Stranahan's converted it into a private home. Following Frank's death in 1929, the house was again used for commercial purposes so that Ivy might keep and maintain the property. She continued to live in the house until her death in 1971. Four years later the Fort Lauderdale Historical Society purchased the structure and in 1981, joined with the Fort Lauderdale Area Board of Realtors to form Stranahan House, Inc. which now maintains the house in public trust.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Architecture. A significant historical year for this entry is 1901.
Location. 26° 7.1′ N, 80° 8.246′ W. Marker is in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, in Broward County. Marker can be reached from the intersection of Southeast 6th Avenue and Southeast 4th Avenue, on the right when traveling south. Located on the grounds of The Historic Stranahan House Museum. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 335 SE 6th Ave, Fort Lauderdale FL 33301, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Marker is barely visible at bottom left near trap.
Photographed By Jay Kravetz, December 1, 2016
4. Stranahan House
Photographed By Jay Kravetz, December 1, 2016
5. Stranahan House
Credits. This page was last revised on June 5, 2019. It was originally submitted on December 20, 2016, by Jay Kravetz of West Palm Beach, Florida. This page has been viewed 652 times since then and 32 times this year. Photos:1. submitted on December 20, 2016, by Jay Kravetz of West Palm Beach, Florida. 2, 3. submitted on June 4, 2019, by Tim Fillmon of Webster, Florida. 4, 5. submitted on December 20, 2016, by Jay Kravetz of West Palm Beach, Florida. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
