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Stranahan House

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Stranahan House is a two-story wooden structure built in 1901 by Frank Stranahan, a key figure in the city's early development. Originally a trading post and later a home, it now operates as a museum. Visitors can tour the restored rooms filled with period furnishings and artifacts, learning about the Stranahans' role in the Seminole community and the city's growth. The house sits on the New River, surrounded by tropical gardens. Guided tours share stories of the family and the area's transformation from a frontier outpost to a bustling city.

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  • Tour the original trading post room where Seminole Indians traded goods.
  • See the restored 1900s kitchen and parlor with period furniture.
  • Explore the riverside gardens and the historic outbuildings.

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Ways to visit Stranahan House

You can usually visit on your own. A tour is worth it for transport, a guide, or combining nearby sights into one day.

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