The Nyberg-Swanson House is a historic home in Dania Beach that was first built in 1912. This classic colonial revival home is a member of the National Register of Historic Places list and one of the last examples of 20th century rusticated cast block work. It is well known as one of the cities oldest remaining structures.
The home is 1.5 stories with 5 bedrooms. Your group will see several different colonial architectural features throughout the place, such as the full veranda with classic columns, the portico, serliana, spindle balusters, and hipped dormers. The house as a whole paints a pretty detailed picture of what life was like here, and all throughout Southern Florida, over the past 100 years.
Your group will learn all about the original homeowners during your tour here, the first owner, Nyberg, known as a successful tomato farmer and packing house operator. Fun fact: from 1910 to 1940 Dania Beach and the surrounding area was known as the 'Tomato Capital of the World'. Nyberg died in 1918, just one year after moving into the house with his wife, Emmy. Emmy remarried a man named John Swanson, who was a truck farmer and packing house operator as well. After Emmy died in 1945 the house stayed with remaining family members until 1975, then served a short time as a hair salon.
This stop makes a great local history addition to your itinerary!
