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

Hoch Heritage Center

Photographed by Tim Fillmon, April 20, 2021

1. Hoch Heritage Center Marker

Inscription. This building was originally constructed as a post office annex warehouse in 1949. Later it was used by the City of Fort Lauderdale for offices of the City Planning Department. In 1978, the Fort Lauderdale Historical Society converted it into the Fort Lauderdale Museum of History. It now houses the collections and research department of the Society. Following extensive renovations from 2003-2004, the building was renamed Hoch Heritage Center in honor of Dr. Clifford Hoch, a loyal and generous trustee who loved the city and wanted to preserve its heritage for future generations.

Erected by The Fort Lauderdale Historical Society.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Communications • Government & Politics. In addition, it is included in the Postal Mail and Philately series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1949.

Location. 26° 7.199′ N, 80° 8.744′ W. Marker is in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, in Broward County. It is in Sailboat Bend. It is on Southwest 2nd Avenue 0.1 miles south of Southwest 2nd Street, on the right when traveling south. The museum is part of the Fort Lauderdale History Center. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 219 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

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

Also see . . . Fort Lauderdale History Center. (Submitted on April 27, 2021, by Tim Fillmon of Webster, Florida.)

Photographed by Tim Fillmon, April 20, 2021

2. Hoch Heritage Center Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on July 15, 2021. It was originally submitted on April 27, 2021, by Tim Fillmon of Webster, Florida. This page has been viewed 955 times since then and 42 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 27, 2021, by Tim Fillmon of Webster, Florida.