May is officially National Historic Preservation Month in the city of
Fort Lauderdale. The City issued the Proclamation on Tuesday, May 3, 2022, at the City Hall Commission chamber.
Mid-Century Modern Quest Photo Contest sponsored by (BTHP)
BEFORE CONTEST ENDS
This MCMQ contest kicks off the evening of the Proclamation by the City of Fort Lauderdale during the month of May.
broward trust for historic preservation is sponsoring this Contest.
The contest: search for examples of Mid-Century Modern
Architecture and photograph them.
1. Contestants of all ages are eligible.
2. Contestants search for examples of local Mid-Century Modern architecture (residential or commercial) within the City of Fort Lauderdale and photograph the models found
3. There will be three place winners. All three winners are based on the number of photographs submitted.
4. Submit all photos and the address of each property to info@browardtrust.org no later than midnight on May 25, 2022. Within the Subject line, state, Mid Century Modern Quest.
5. Three winners (first, second, and third) will be selected based on the number of photographs submitted. All photos submitted must be original and no duplicates.
First place
a select winning photo will be featured on the broward trust for historic preservation website (browardtrust.org). the winner will be presented with a certificate of award and a ($50) gift card at the trust’s end-of-month dinner celebration.
second place
A select winning photo will be featured on the Broward Trust
for Historic Preservation website (Browardtrust.org) The winner will be presented with a Certificate of Award and a ten-dollar ($10) gift card at the Trust’s end of-the-month dinner celebration.
third place
A select winning photo will be featured on the Broward Trust
for Historic Preservation website (Browardtrust.org) The winner will be presented with a Certificate of Award and a five-dollar ($5) gift card at the Trust’s end of-the-month dinner celebration.
ALL eVENTS are sponsored by Broward trust and our partner organizations,
AND continue
throughout
the month of May.
♦ Proclamation issued: Tuesday, May 3, 2022, @ 6:00 pm – Fort Lauderdale City Hall.
♦ Florida Humanities Council Walk Tour App Fort Lauderdale Walking Tour (any time).
♦ The Stranahan House – Stranahan House also uses the phrase “Historic Preservation” to receive a free tour on May 20th, 2022.
♦ Bonnet House, the only day they are sponsoring a free tour is May 20, and the public must use the phrase “Historic Preservation Month” to book a complimentary tour.
♦ The Old Dillard School House And Museum. Uses the phrase “Historic Preservation” to receive a free tour on May 12th.
♦ History Fort Lauderdale offers a free tour Sunday, May 22, 2022. To receive the free tour, use “Historic Preservation” when calling the Museum.
♦ fort lauderdale fire museum tour the beautiful 1927 Historic Fire Station 3 and Fire Department Museum on Saturday, May 28, from 10 AM to 2 PM. Admission is free, and donations are vital to preserving the nearly
100 year old firehouse and in teaching fire safety.
♦ Photographs ONLY on the front porch Of The Annie Beck House during May.
♦ Fort Lauderdale naval Air Station and Museum.
♦ Evergreen Historic Cemetery is open to the public and free to walk through. Discover, explore and enjoy the serenity at this lush historic cemetery. Try and count how many historic pioneers you can discover, and Find your favorite historic pioneer.
♦ hollywood historic downtown walking tour is also available by mentioning the phrase ‘”historic Preservation”, which takes place on Sunday, May 1, 2022. The walking tour meets at 2051 Hollywood Blvd. Your Tour Guide is Clive Taylor, President of the Hollywood Historical Society.
♦ Hammerstein Historic House, Hollywood Open to the public Sunday, May 1, 2022, when you Mention the phrase “Historic Preservation” for a free tour.