History of Victoria Park
At the turn of the last century, Mary Brickell recognized how special Victoria Park was. When developer Henry Flagler wanted to drive his Florida East Coast Railway through our oak hammock on his way to Miami, Mrs. Brickell (a force of nature in her own right), denied Flagler a right-of-way through what would eventually become Victoria Park.
When developer Henry Flagler wanted to drive his Florida East Coast Railway through our oak hammock on his way to Miami, Mrs. Brickell (a force of nature in her own right), denied Flagler a right-of-way through what would eventually become Victoria Park. She forced the train to curve west, and left our neighborhood to grow into the gem it is today (complete with those oaks). For the past 90 years, Victoria Park has had a ringside seat to the development of Fort Lauderdale from a sleepy agricultural trading post into a vibrant metropolis.
Victoria Park is fortunate to sit atop an ancient coral ridge; because of that high ground, the area has been the historic crossroads of a growing community, bringing a cast of characters who continue to enrich our neighborhood.