Hoch Research Library
The foremost history center in South Florida which houses a library, newspaper clippings files from 1910-present, 400,000 historic photos, maps, and architectural blueprints. Genealogists, authors, and other professionals work daily at the Hoch Center.

Hoch Library Research Rates
History Fort Lauderdale has extensive archives available for study, including over 400,000 photographs, hundreds of postcards, 5,000 historic architectural drawings, manuscripts, diaries, newspaper clippings files from 1910 – present, and over 2,500 historic maps. Our collection is a valuable source of primary and secondary sources for anyone interested in Broward County history. The images can also be reproduced for private, business, or educational use.

Research requests must be arranged in advance, and are by appointment only.
Phone 954-463-4431 x 106 to make an appointment. Appointments are available Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 10am – 2pm.
Email with a research request. Staff will make every effort to respond to your request within 72 hours.

The Society is a nonprofit agency supported only by membership, grants and charitable contributions. Access to the research library is free for members of the Historical Society and $25/hour if staff assistance is required. The fee is $35/hour for non-members. Memberships may be purchased at your appointment. If you are unable to visit the Historical Society in person or if time is of the essence, staff can conduct research, write a report, or copy materials, for a fee of $35/hour. There is a 50% discount on hourly rates for students with a valid ID.

Photocopying is available $1.00 per page.