Some even recall the fare—just a few cents for pedestrians and a small fee for automobiles. Children treated ferry rides as adventures, waving to passing yachts and watching the dolphins that sometimes surfaced near the hull.
Over time, stories of the ferry became part of local folklore—an emblem of “old Florida,” when life was slower and simpler, and the journey itself was as meaningful as the destination.
Preservation and Historical Recognition
Although no physical A1A Ferry survives today, historical societies in Broward County have worked to preserve its memory through photographs, oral histories, and exhibits.
The Fort Lauderdale Historical Society and local museums occasionally feature displays highlighting the city’s early transportation systems, including the A1A Ferry. Old maps and postcards showing the ferry routes are considered valuable artifacts, offering rare glimpses into a nearly forgotten period of Florida’s infrastructure history.
These efforts help ensure that new generations understand how vital the ferry was to the region’s development. shutdown123