A remarkable chapter of Broward history is now on display. “Justice from the Sea to the Sawgrass,” A History of the Broward County Judiciary, was unveiled April 30 at the New River Inn in Fort Lauderdale during a private preview for sitting and retired judges.
Created and curated by retired Judge Robert W. Lee, the three-room exhibit chronicles the evolution of Broward’s court system from 1915 to the present day. Visitors can explore a slideshow on the Broward state court judiciary from 1915 to 1973; 12 historical panels tracing the American judicial system from 1776 to today in honor of the nation’s 250th birthday; and displays highlighting landmark cases including Anna Nicole Smith and Bush v. Gore, which brought Broward County into the national spotlight.
The exhibit also features a gallery of portraits and photographs honoring selected judges, along with vintage election memorabilia and artifacts from the 1928 courthouse.
The public is invited to visit from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily through May 30 at the New River Inn, 231 SW 2nd Ave., Fort Lauderdale.
