Annie Beck Education Center
On January 8, 2008 the Fort Lauderdale City Commission gave permission for the Broward
Trust to relocate the endangered 1916 Annie Beck House from 310 SE 11th Avenue to Fort
Lauderdale's Middle River Terrace Park at 1329 North Dixie Highway. The move took
place July 27th. The 1916 craftsman style bungalow will be restored and
managed by the Trust as the Annie Beck Education Center. It will be available to Middle
River Terrace residents, garden clubs and to other non-profit groups for special events
and educational purposes.
HOLD THIS DATE:
NOVEMBER 22, 4 – 6 P.M. ANNIE BECK HOUSE
Broward Trust Annual
Preservation Awards and Membership Reception
Annie Beck House, Middle
River Terrace Park,
1329 North Dixie Highway, Fort
Lauderdale
Saturday, November 22, 4:00
– 6:00 p.m.
Invitation will follow
Honor the 2008 nominees
who have demonstrated exceptional achievement in maintaining Broward’s
architectural history.
Become acquainted with the
1916 bungalow your support has helped rescue. Let’s Celebrate!
Trust Activity Report to Members and Friends of Annie
Beck
Since
the Annie Beck House relocation on Sunday,
July 27 from downtown Fort Lauderdale to Middle
River Terrace Park,
most of our efforts have focused on the unseen. Establishing electric power, sewer and water service, stripping the interior back to the basic walls, replacing the lattice around the
foundation, gathering bids for roof, window and door repairs. Continuing the funding
search for the restoration has been a priority.
To preserve the Beck Cottage and create the Center, many interests have collaborated.
Owner Diana Heileman donated the craftsman style bungalow to the protection of the Broward
Trust and generously assisted with moving funds. The City of Fort Lauderdale leased the
site to the Trust and provided tree and utility relocation services. The Middle River
Terrace Neighborhood Association welcomed the newcomer to its park and will share in its
use. The Broward Trust accepted financial responsibility for restoration, maintenance of
the cottage and management of the Center. The Microsoft Corporation has provided matching
funds for the move. The Tamara Peacock Company provided architectural and construction
management services. The McLaughlin Engineering Company contributed surveying expertise.
Gustavo Carbonell provided architectural assistance. Northern Trust Bank hosted a fund
raising event. Other funding sources have been grants from the Florida State Department
Division of Historic Resources and the Broward County Historical Commission.
The relocation which includes a restoration cost of $400,000 to $500,000, requires
enormous generosity and fierce dedication from architects, painters, landscape experts,
carpenters. foundation builders and floor finishers many of whom are volunteers. The
Broward Trust has applied for several grants, some of which have been awarded and some are
pending.
Friends of Annie Beck:
If you would like to be sure that this beautiful historic cottage is restored for public
use and preserved for posterity, become a Friend of Annie Beck. Please send your tax
deductible check marked Annie Beck Fund to BTHP @ P.O. Box 1060, Ft. Lauderdale, FL
33302-1060.The Trust is a 501(c) 3 tax exempt corporation. You may also donate on line by
using PayPal. Use PayPal to donate the amount of your choice:
Donate to Friends of Annie Beck - Thank You!
For a history of the cottage see News Page and Comments and Resources
