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From it's inception, Fort Lauderdale is the by-product of 3 unique forts
constructed during the Seven Year War. Named after the war hero Major William Lauderdale,
Fort Lauderdale began to experience growth after the end of the war.
By 1912, Henry Flagler completed the Florida East Coast Railroad passing through the
rapidly growing county. As growth continued due to the railroad in 1915, Fort Lauderdale quickly incorporated,
becaming county seat for Broward County. Stategically located on the coast during WWII,
Fort Lauderdale boasted a distinguished US Navy base including a pilot training center.
After the conclusion of WWII, the population boomed with over 185,000 in 2006, as soldiers
returned to the area to live.
Boasted as a vacation magnet, vacationers come from around the globe to enjoy
many of the attractions that Fort Lauderdale has to offer including miles of breathtaking beaches,
the exclusive African American Research Library & Cultural Center, and
the Beuhler Planetarium. As a beacon of cultural pride, the library
flaunts over comprehensive collection of over 75,000 publications, books, and artifacts
dedicated to the dissemination of the African American Experience.
Fort Lauderdale immerses you in a popular-culture experience including blues music, jazz,
film festivales, and literature from days gone by. Considered the jewel of the coast,
Fort Lauderdale offers a blend of sandy-white beaches and beach-front buildings.
Indulge in a variety of shorelines themes including a multitude of experiences
for visitors. Meander down extended boardwalks, satiate your taste buds with upscale
restaurants, and enjoy world-class beach fronts under moonlight skies.
Whether young or young at heart there is something for the entire family.
After a long day, take a trip to the one-of-a-kind Beuhler Planetarium
nestled right on the Broward Community College campus opened in 1965. With a computer
state-of-the-art computer technology, thousands of visitors have been thrilled
while exploring wonders of deep space.
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