A comparison of “then and now” photographs of Fort Lauderdale’s downtown from History Fort Lauderdale’s Photograph Collection. Once a small river settlement, Fort Lauderdale has grown into a bustling city, with downtown experiencing remarkable growth and modernization.
Looking north from the Andrews Ave. bridge in 1939 and 2021.
Looking at the New River Inn crossing west over the FEC Railway tracks in 1926 and 2021.
Looking north across the New River at the Stranahan house in 1925 and 2021.
Looking west on Las Olas Blvd. and 11th Ave. in 1954 and 2021.
