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The History of the Stranahan House Built as a trading post for settlers and the Seminole Indians in 1901, it quickly evolved into the post office, community center and town hall as Frank became Fort Lauderdale's first postmaster, a banker and businessman. He married another pioneer, Ivy Julia Cromartie, the area's first school teacher, and it was not long before dances and community festivals were held on the upper floor of the house. In 1906, it became the Stranahan's personal residence and remained so until Ivy Stranahan's death in 1971. |
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Following Frank's suicide during the depression, Ivy leased the first floor of the house to outsiders for use as a restaurant, while she continued to live upstairs. In 1973, the house was named to the National Register of Historic Places. In 1979, the restaurant closed and the Fort Lauderdale Historical Society took possession. After a thorough restoration, Stranahan House, Inc. was incorporated in 1981 to preserve and manage the property. |
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Claims of Activity: Team Phenomenon had the honor of investigating this location to see whether the claims of activity can be validated and/or debunked. The claims were of apparitions, voices, being touched and having items tossed at you. |
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Our Findings: I will say the place indeed has activity present but no where near the amount the Seven Sister's Inn had. We did hear voices, did have a roll of tape tossed at us and did see a shadow person. We as well did capture a few EVPs telling us to get out. Requirements to investigate. This is a historic location so they do charge a fee to investigate, and any team who does investigate this location must be incorporated, and understand the place is full of antiques since it is a musuem. You are responsible for damages so treat the place with upmost respect, and be sure to submit the proper contracts / waivers. When calling ask for Marlene. Stranaham House 335 SE 6th Ave Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301-2256 |
