Historic Buildings at the

Fort Lauderdale Historical Society

	The New River Inn (231 SW Second Avenue) Built in 1905, the Inn was the first property in Broward County to be listed on the National Register of Historic places. Broward's oldest remaining hotel structure, it was constructed by Edwin T. King, Broward’s first contractor, for owner Philemon Bryan. Built of hollow concrete blocks made with sand barged from the beach, it set a standard for South Florida construction. The hotel featured twenty-four guest rooms, dining room, sewer and irrigation systems, running ice water and was lit with carbide lamps. Today, it is home to Old Fort Lauderdale Museum of History.
The Philemon Bryan House (227 SW Second Avenue) This hollow concrete block home was built for Philemon Bryan in 1905 by contractor Edwin T. King at the request of Tom and Reed Bryan who lived in the two homes known today as the River House restaurant. The Philemon Bryan House features Classical Revival architectural detailing. Used as a boarding house and later home of a yoga center, it now houses the administrative offices of the Fort Lauderdale Historical Society and the American Institute of Architects, Fort Lauderdale chapter.
	The King-Cromartie House (229 SW Second Avenue) Originally built in what is a now Smoker Park in 1907, the King-Cromartie House was the home of contractor Edwin T. King. Once a bungalow, the second floor was added in 1911. Built of Dade County pine with joists made from ship's timbers, it was supplied with running water and carbide lamps. The King family occupied the house until 1968. In 1971, the Junior League of Fort Lauderdale moved the 150-ton house via river barge to its present location. In 1994, the Historical Society assumed custody of the house and it is operated today as a museum of local pioneer lifestyle.

Hoch Heritage Center (219 SW Second Avenue) Built as a post office annex in 1949, this warehouse structure has been the home of the Fort Lauderdale Historical Society since 1978. Today it houses the Society's collections and research departments.
	Replica 1899 Schoolhouse (230 SW Third Avenue) Constructed as a bicentennial project, this replica of Fort Lauderdale's first schoolhouse is where the Education Director brings the past alive for Broward County school children. The original schoolhouse was built in 1899 and located on South Andrews Avenue at SE 5th Street.

Acetylene Building
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Built in 1905, this building contained the acetylene gas generator, which provided light to the New River Inn and Philemon Bryan House.