Lock No. 1, North New River Canal

Lock No. 1 features six-foot-thick concrete walls and wooden gates operated through a hand-driven rack-and-pinion mechanism at the North New River Canal.

Constructed in 1912 by Furst-Clark Construction Company, this lock became the first structure in South Florida's canal system, designed by engineers Major S. Sewell and Ben Johnson.

The lock facilitated transportation between Fort Lauderdale and Lake Okeechobee, enabling the movement of produce, lumber, and passengers through the developing agricultural regions.

Located at 6521 State Road 84 in Davie, the lock structure remains accessible as part of the Broward Memorial Lock Park.

The lock measures 149 feet in length and served as a critical component for steamships navigating between coastal areas and inland communities until 1926.

Location: Florida

GPS coordinates: 26.09417,-80.22944

Latest update: March 7, 2025 06:29