Today, the city of Fort Lauderdale is known for its yachting and tourism. Here's a look, through historic and present-day photos, at the city's growth. Fort Lauderdale was built in 1838 during the Seminole War under the command of U.S. Major William Lauderdale. Frank Stranahan established a trading post and Indians lived in camps just west of coastal settlements and came by canoe into Fort Lauderdale from the Everglades to sell pelts, hides and bird plumes. The city was incorporated in 1911 and in 1915 was designated the county seat of the newly formed Broward County.

(By Lisa J. Huriash)