Benjamin H. Nahabedian Collection, Circa 1940s-1965
Collection context
Summary
- Extent:
- 1 Folder 16 pictures (photographs and postcards)
- Language:
- English
- Preferred citation:
Benjamin H. Nahabedian Collection (BCHA-2003.27), Broward County Historical Archives, Broward County Library.
Background
- Scope and content:
The Benjamin H. Nahabedian Collection consists of nine photographs and six postcards. Several photographs depict hotels in Fort Lauderdale and East Las Olas following a hurricane. The collection also includes images of the Pan American Airport in Miami and canal scenes from Fort Lauderdale.
- Biographical / historical:
Benjamin Nahabedian (1938-2022) was a South Florida entrepreneur and business manager best known for founding Demolition & Estate Sales in Fort Lauderdale in 1992 with his wife, Liz Johnson. The company specialized in salvaging architectural elements—such as windows, doors, lighting, and cabinetry—from homes scheduled for demolition, offering unique and upscale items to homeowners and designers. After Liz Johnson's passing in 2005, Nahabedian continued operating the business for his daughter, who became the owner. His work reflected a commitment to recycling and repurposing materials, contributing to South Florida's vibrant estate sale and salvage industry.
- Processing information:
This collection received collection-level description by Erin Purdy in December 2024. Item-level processing was completed by Frederic Santerre in January 2026. This finding aid may be updated to reflect new descriptions as well as acquisitions to the collection.
- Rules or conventions:
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Access and use
- Restrictions:
The Benjamin H. Nahabedian Collection is open for research.
- Preferred citation:
Benjamin H. Nahabedian Collection (BCHA-2003.27), Broward County Historical Archives, Broward County Library.
- Location of this collection:
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Broward County Historical Archives, Broward County Library100 S. Andrews AvenueFort LauderdaleFL33301USA
