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    The New River Castle - Through the fence view of grounds ...

    The New River Castle

    5.0(1 review)
    1.8 mi

    This unique "castle" began as a concrete block house that was built in the 1920's. The coral rock…read moreon the outside and the spires were added later -- in the 1970's. In 1985, the City of Fort Lauderdale listed it as a possible candidate for historic preservation; However, it wasn't until 2022 (after the current owner purchased the property) that the City commission gave it landmark status. The miniature "castle" is located in the Tarpon River neighborhood on the banks of the New River. To the west of the property is the tiniest city park you'll ever see. A small buffer area where the ground is covered with small stones. You wouldn't know it was even an "official" park except for the Parks & Recreation sign. Two City employees were taking measurements of it when we stopped by to see the "castle". Along the River, there is dockage for four large boats. The property has a lovely tree shaded area with stone lions and seating. Per Zillow, it's two lots together with a total area is just under 18.000 square feet. The "castle" itself is only a one-bedroom, one bath house with just under 900 square feet. There is a fence around the property, but you can see over and through it; and when we visited you could walk just inside the open part of the fence even though there were construction workers right next to it. It still is private property so you must be respectful. It's not technically open to the public. So glad we got to see Fort Lauderdale's only "castle".

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    The New River Castle - Seating area, trees, and New River

    Seating area, trees, and New River

    The New River Castle
    The New River Castle

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    Water Taxi - Palm trees

    Water Taxi

    3.3(643 reviews)
    2.4 mi

    Above & Beyond Service - Thank You, Captain Patrick!…read more We're staying at the beautiful Omni Fort Lauderdale Hotel and decided to head over to Las Olas Boulevard for dinner. On the way back, we chose to try the Fort Lauderdale Water Taxi--and it ended up being one of the best decisions of our trip. It was an easy walk to the stop, followed by a gorgeous boat ride through the canals, and we were dropped off right in front of our hotel. Everything about the experience was seamless... until I realized I had left my purse on the boat. Panic set in immediately. I scrambled to find the Water Taxi phone number, fully expecting to leave a message and hope for the best. Instead, after a quick recording, I was given the option to speak to a supervisor--and to my surprise, a real person picked up. That person was Captain Patrick--and he was absolutely incredible. Calm, reassuring, and immediately proactive, he asked which boat I had been on and then called the captain directly while I was still on the phone. Within seconds, he confirmed they had found my purse. Without hesitation, he coordinated a handoff to the next water taxi heading back toward my stop. Not even 10 minutes later, the boat arrived--and my purse was safely back in my hands. I truly could not have asked for a better outcome to a situation I completely created myself. The level of care, urgency, and professionalism Captain Patrick showed was beyond anything I expected. He turned a stressful moment into a story I'll actually be grateful for. The Water Taxi is already a fun and unique way to experience Fort Lauderdale--but it's the people like Captain Patrick who make it exceptional. Highly, highly recommend!

    Got a day to waste? Take the water taxi!…read more Took the taxi to get to one restaurant. Just one. Left at 11am. Didn't get back to my point of origination until 5pm. It was an OUTRAGEOUS waste of time waiting for this taxi, then that taxi, not knowing when the next taxi would appear. One taxi was pulling up to the restaurant where I had been waiting for an hour. Finally! I thought. Nope, suddenly the 'captain' changed his mind and left me standing there dumbfounded. Had to wait another hour for another boat. That's TWO hours of waiting outside after completing my meal. Gross lack of coordination between boats. Passengers were confused on which boat to jump on; it's three different routes. Boats are not marked as to which is going where. The boats move as slow as molasses, too. The good? The staff were nice and gave tour information as you crept along. Other than that, save your TIME and money and take a taxi on wheels, instead. You just want to get where you're going. Who has time to waste like that?!?

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    Water Taxi - Random yacht

    Random yacht

    Water Taxi - This is the front of the boat, deckmate tommy was just telling us about the island !!

    This is the front of the boat, deckmate tommy was just telling us about the island !!

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    West Side Grade School

    West Side Grade School

    5.0(1 review)
    2.0 mi

    The West Side Grade School was built in 1923 during Florida's land boom. After studying the…read morepopulation growth of the area it was decided to build this school, the second in Ft. Lauderdale's district, in Sailboat Bend. The school was designed in the Mediterranean Revival style by architect John Morris Peterman. A construction contract was awarded to the firm of Cayot and Hart to build the school for a cost of $17,577.90. In 1925, 10 acres were added to the school upon which 4 open air classrooms and a pavilion were built. That same year the Harmon Foundation donated $2,000 for a playground, drinking fountain, and a monument which has since been relocated to the front of the school. The school remained in operation from 1923 until 1961. From 1961 until 2002 the building was used as School Board Administration Offices. In 2009 the building was extensively restored and became the headquarters of the Broward County Historical Commission. They paid $3.75 million dollars for a 39 year lease in the building that they were planning to use to store their historical archives. $2 million dollars was used for the building renovation and 1.75 million was used for the Artists Lofts Project. After only 6 years the Historical Commission moved out due to flooding and buckling floors. When Lenar homes built the lofts north of the building it shifted the water flow causing it to gather underneath the historic school. Broward County eliminated the Historical Commission in 2014 and the archives are now stored on the fifth and sixth floors of the Main Library. After Broward County invested millions of dollars into the building, it now sits empty.

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    West Side Grade School - The Harmon monument.

    The Harmon monument.

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    West Side Grade School

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    King-Cromartie House

    King-Cromartie House

    5.0(1 review)
    1.4 mi

    The King-Cromartie House is now part of History Ft. Lauderdale. It was one of the earliest homes in…read moreFt. Lauderdale having been built in 1907 by building contractor Edwin T. King for his family. King came from a wealthy family that was left destitute in Georgia by the Civil War. He became a farmer but he lost his crop in the 1894 frost which destroyed the Florida citrus industry. He then moved from Volusia County to Fort Lauderdale. King built his first house in 1895 in the Rio Vista section of Ft. Lauderdale. It was replica of his his family's Georgia estate but it burned down. He went on to build the Stranahan House which was the areas first hotel, trading post, and post office. He also built the school 18 year old Ivy Cromartie Stranahan taught his children in. Other notable building he constructed include the New River Inn and Ft. Lauderdale's first courthouse. When he wasn't building, King served as Ft. Lauderdale's first undertaker charging $10 per burial at the Evergreen Cemetery. King was on his way to Miami when he found Ft. Lauderdale containing 20 residents. The one story bungalow was built from Dade County pine and joists made of salvaged ship's timbers. It was one of the first houses in Ft. Lauderdale to have electricity. He also installed the first private telephone. Mr. King gave the house to his daughter Louise and her new husband Bloxham Cromartie upon their marriage. Bloxham Cromartie was the brother of pioneer Ivy Cromartie Stranahan. The couple added the second floor in 1911. Edwin T. King and his family moved to Belle Glade in 1928. He was killed in the 1928 Hurricane when he was hit by debris while trying to help rescue two children. King-Cromartie family members continued to live in the house until 1968. Stanford Smoker donated the house in 1971 to the Junior League of Fort Lauderdale who raised the funds to move it thereby saving it from demolition. The house was taken from it's original location in Smoker Park and was floated down the New River on a barge to it's current location. In 1994 the Ft. Lauderdale Historical Society took over the house and it is now a museum with period furniture and clothes. The house is well known as a haunted location. It is said the ghost of Louise King Cromartie who passed away from yellow fever can been seen looking down from the second story window that was her bedroom. Many people have noticed the curtains moving in the window. Today children come to the house to learn what life was like in Ft. Lauderdale for the earliest residents. They learn how difficult pioneer life could be. Tours are available of the house and children can take part in Pioneer School Day to learn what school and life were like for children over 100 years ago.

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    King-Cromartie House
    King-Cromartie House
    King-Cromartie House

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    Las Olas Boulevard Bridge - Las Olas Boulevard Bridge, Fort Lauderdale

    Las Olas Boulevard Bridge

    5.0(8 reviews)
    1.9 mi

    This is the main bridge that connects downtown Fort Lauderdale with the beach. Most tourists would…read moretake this bridge to go to/from these two destinations. The draw opens on the quarter-hour and three-quarter hour...depending on how many boats need to go under, the wait for the bridge to close and open to vehicular traffic could be 5-10 minutes. For those who are boating, here's some information for your reference. Mile Marker: 1064 Lat / Lon: N 26° 07.182' / W 080° 06.541' Bridge Type: Bascule Vertical Clearance (Closed): 24.00 ft. Horizontal Clearance: 91.00 ft. Schedule: On the first weekend in May, the draw need not open from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday, and, on the first Saturday in May, the draw need not open from 9:45 p.m. to 10:45 p.m. Vhf 9

    Definitely not as popular or as utilized as the 17th Street Causeway Bridge…read morehttps://www.yelp.com/biz/17th-street-causeway-drawbridge-fort-lauderdale?hrid=-n-6CNpYrtnJ3LDBW4mYsQ or the Sunrise Boulevard Bridge https://www.yelp.com/biz/sunrise-boulevard-bridge-fort-lauderdale?hrid=n2ucUhouXq3XqH4H7Q9btw, but the Las Olas Boulevard Bridge certainly deserves a Yelp review all of its own. Carrying State Road 842 over the New River, the bridge connects downtown Fort Lauderdale with the beaches. It is the second bridge northbound on the Intracoastal from Port Everglades. With 31 feet of clearance, this bascule bridge (a clever French word for drawbridge) generally opens on the quarter-hour and the three-quarter hour. Recently modernized, it is a smooth transition over the water. There are two lanes in each direction with a very narrow and low curb between. There are also pedestrian walkways on each side that are protected from traffic by a low and strong wall. [Review 13281 overall, 599 of 2020.]

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    Las Olas Boulevard Bridge - Sailboat Inlet Parking Near-By!

    Sailboat Inlet Parking Near-By!

    Las Olas Boulevard Bridge - Hello Las Olas Bridge! The View Is Better From The Water!

    Hello Las Olas Bridge! The View Is Better From The Water!

    Las Olas Boulevard Bridge - Time to celebrate life & blessings!!

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    Time to celebrate life & blessings!!

    1936 Switcher Engine - landmarks - Updated May 2026

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