Stranahan House

The Stranahan House was built for Ivy Cromartie by her husband Frank Stranahan. Stranahan moved from Ohio to settle in what is now Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The young man was able to make friends with the Seminole Indian tribes. Ivy Cromartie was the first teacher in the town. Stranahan House is now a museum which depicts the history of the house and its inhabitants.

The house is a typical Florida style. It was once a trading post, post office, town hall, and bank. The house was finally restored in 1913 to its original style. Visiting hours are daily at 1pm, 2pm, and 3pm for tours. The tour lasts 45 to 60 minutes. They do not allow for self guided tours. Office hours are 9:30am to 4:30pm. The house is located at 335 south east 6th Avenue.

The restorations completed in 1996 provided a new roof, woodwork, flooring, and paneling. The exterior was also repainted to a white with green trim. The house also had to undergo changes to make it hurricane ready. It now meets hurricane specifications. Inside are some period furniture pieces; however, all the original furnishings were sold or given away, which means most of the furniture is not original to the house.