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Located on the New River, the Fort Lauderdale History Center tells the story of the community’s history from the Tequesta Indians to Pioneers of Fort Lauderdale to the present day through its four historic structures. 1905 New River Inn, which houses the Museum of History and was the first local building to be listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Amenities
General
- Miles to Broward Convention Center: 5
Hotel Amenities
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driving directions
- Driving Directions: From I-95: Exit Broward Blvd., travel east on Broward toward downtown, turn right at S.W. Seventh Ave./Ave. of the Arts, turn left at S.W. 2nd St./Himmarshee, turn right before the railroad tracks onto S.W. 2nd Ave. Park in brick plaza on the right hand s
Meeting Facilities
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Exhibits Space
- Description The New River Inn was the first working hotel in Fort Lauderdale. This 1905 historic southern plantation is located on the banks of the New River. Indoor space includes the Inn dining room and the downstairs parlor. A full IT package with screen is installed in the dining room with ability to simulcast to parlor. The New River Inn is part of a 6 building historic campus. Outdoor space can accommodate up to 250.
- Reception Capacity 250
- Theatre Capacity 60
- Banquet Capacity 250
- Number of Rooms 1
- Classroom Capacity 60
1905 New River Inn- Lucy Bryan Room
- Classroom Capacity: 60
- Banquet Capacity: 50
- Reception Capacity: 100
1899 Replica Schoolhouse
- Classroom Capacity: 50
- Reception Capacity: 100
Historic 3-acre campus
- Banquet Capacity: 250
- Reception Capacity: 250