History Fort Lauderldae, in celebration of National Historic Preservation Month, will present "Lauderdale Living: The Architcture of Possibilities" from Thursday, May 1 – Sunday, June 29. The spring exhibition will showcase rarely seen historical photographs from the museum’s collection alongside contemporary works by artists Christina Lihan and Abby Laughlin. A free public opening reception with the artists will take place on Thursday, May 1, from 6 – 8 p.m., at the New River Inn Museum of History building on History Fort Lauderdale’s campus (231 Southwest Second Avenue).
“We’re thrilled to showcase this exhibition that celebrates the unique architectural and aesthetic character that helps define Fort Lauderdale’s identity,” said Patricia Zeiler, executive director of History Fort Lauderdale. “By pairing rare historic images with the visionary work of Christina Lihan and Abby Laughlin, we’re bridging the past with the present in a way that invites both reflection and imagination.”