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Hoch Heritage Center
History Fort Lauderdale, located in Fort Lauderdale, FL, is a historic village and museum that showcases the rich history of South Florida. Housed in Broward County's oldest hotel, the 1905 New River Inn, the museum features exhibits on archaeology, Seminole culture, fashion, and military history. The village also includes the 1907 Pioneer House Museum, constructed by pioneer farmer Ed King, and the 1899 Schoolhouse Museum, complete with period wood desks and McGuffey readers. With its extensive archives and research library, History Fort Lauderdale is a valuable resource for anyone interested in Broward County history. As a nonprofit agency supported by membership, grants, and charitable contributions, History Fort Lauderdale offers free access to its research library for members of the Historical Society. For non-members, there is a fee of $25 per hour for staff assistance. The library houses over 400,000 photographs, historic maps, architectural blueprints, and newspaper clippings files from 1910 to the present, making it an essential destination for genealogists, authors, and other professionals. Research requests can be arranged by appointment, and staff can also conduct research, write reports, or copy materials for a fee. Students with a valid ID receive a 50% discount on hourly rates.Generated from the website
