Sailboat Bend in Fort Lauderdale in Broward County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)

Philemon Nathaniel Bryan House

Photographed by Tim Fillmon, September 11, 2018

1. Philemon Nathaniel Bryan House Marker

Inscription. Philemon and Lucy Bryan's home was built in 1905 by contractor Edwin T. King at the request of their two sons, Reed and Tom. Philemon and Lucy first lived in a wood-frame house that had been converted into the Bryan Hotel. The New River Inn replaced the Hotel. This house is built of locally made hollow-concrete block, in the then fashionable Colonial Revival style. During World War II it served as a boarding house for young women whose husbands were in the service. The house is the oldest remaining example of residential masonry architecture in Fort Lauderdale.

Erected by The Fort Lauderdale Historical Society.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce • War, World II • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical year for this entry is 1905.

Location. 26° 7.184′ N, 80° 8.742′ W. Marker is in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, in Broward County. It is in Sailboat Bend. It is on Southwest 2nd Avenue south of Southwest 2nd Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 227 Southwest 2nd Avenue, Fort Lauderdale FL 33301, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in South Florida,

on the Gold Coast,

and in Greater Miami.

It is also in the American South.

Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region,

North America,

a Gulf of Mexico state,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain,

the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Hoch Heritage Center (within shouting distance of this marker); King-Cromartie House

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Shippey House (within shouting distance of this marker); Replica 1899 School House (within shouting distance of this marker); Old Fort Lauderdale Village (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Early 19th Century British Admiralty Anchor (about 400 feet away); Colonial Hotel (about 400 feet away); Museum Building (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Fort Lauderdale.

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Photographed by Tim Fillmon, September 11, 2018

2. Philemon Nathaniel Bryan House

Credits. This page was last revised on August 18, 2020. It was originally submitted on December 16, 2018, by Tim Fillmon of Webster, Florida. This page has been viewed 1,724 times since then and 105 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 16, 2018, by Tim Fillmon of Webster, Florida. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.