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Fort Lauderdale was founded in 1911 by Frank Stranahan, a Tennessee native who moved to the area to start a trading post. The city was named after a series of forts built by the United States during the Second Seminole War. Fort Lauderdale is known as the "Venice of America" due to its intricate canal system, which was created in the 1920s. The city is also home to the world-famous Fort Lauderdale Beach and many other attractions, including the Bonnet House Museum & Gardens, Hugh Taylor Birch State Park, and Las Olas Boulevard. The city has a rich history of aviation, with the first commercial flight taking off from Fort Lauderdale in 1929. The city is also home to the International Swimming Hall of Fame and Museum, which celebrates the history of swimming and aquatic sports.