Stranahan House was built as a trading post for settlers and the Seminole Indians in 1901. It has served as a post office, community center, and town hall. It was built by Frank Stranahan and became his residence in 1906. After his death, his wife Ivy continued to live there until her death in 1971. The house has been restored and named to the National Register of Historic Places. It is a popular place for weddings and various fund raisers in the city.
Thursday, April 9, 2009
STRANAHAN HOUSE
Stranahan House was built as a trading post for settlers and the Seminole Indians in 1901. It has served as a post office, community center, and town hall. It was built by Frank Stranahan and became his residence in 1906. After his death, his wife Ivy continued to live there until her death in 1971. The house has been restored and named to the National Register of Historic Places. It is a popular place for weddings and various fund raisers in the city.
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impressively imposing
ReplyDeleteCharming! So glad it is still in use today.
ReplyDeleteIt's a very nice house indeed, kind of colonial in style, right? Interesting history too.
ReplyDeletethanks for sharing the shot and the story of this building. :)
ReplyDeleteCharming place for weeding indeed!
ReplyDeleteI like this kind of colonial house!
Cute!
Léia
What a fantastic location!
ReplyDeleteThat one I do remember...it a wonderful place and a significant one. Nice photo B-Squared!
ReplyDeleteVery nice! I would love to spend the afternoon sitting on that second story porch just watching the world go by.
ReplyDeleteThe house is wonderful and the location on the water suggestive. I really like this kind of roof... Great choice e very nice shot.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great spot right on the water. Lovely.
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