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City designates Frank Creuson House a historic landmark despite objections from condominium owners
Summary
On April 1 the Fort Lauderdale City Commission voted to designate the Frank Creuson House at 1313 South Andrews Avenue as a historic landmark (building only). The designation passed after debate over owner consent and historic preservation procedures; commissioners added the designation for the structure itself, not the surrounding land.
Fort Lauderdale commissioners voted April 1 to designate the Frank Creuson House at 1313 South Andrews Avenue as a historic landmark, limiting the designation to the building itself and not the surrounding land. The vote followed public testimony both for and against the designation and more than an hour of quasi‑judicial discussion.
Why it matters: the building dates to the 1920s, is associated with architect Francis Abreu and is one of a shrinking set of surviving early‑era structures in parts of the city. A historic designation triggers review procedures for alterations and can enable incentives the city has created to preserve historic structures.
Key facts and process - The Broward Trust for Historic Preservation brought the nomination to the Historic Preservation Board for review. The HPB recommended designation and the item came to the City…
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