Museum of the Apopkans

The Museum of the Apopkans is located at 122 East Fifth Street, Apopka, Florida. It contains exhibits depicting the history of Apopka and Northwest Orange County[2] and is run by the Apopka Historical Society.

Museum of the Apopkans
Museum of the Apopkans
Location within Florida
Established1968
Location122 East Fifth Street
Apopka, Florida
Coordinates28.67188°N 81.50899°W / 28.67188; -81.50899
TypeHistory museum[1]
DirectorLarry Leudenberg (President of the Apopka Historical Society, 2014)
CuratorBelle Gilliam
Public transit accessLynx bus Orlando Route 17 to Apopka Superstop, Ocoee/Pine Hills Route 44 to Apopka Superstop, or use Apopka Circulator Route 405 within Apopka.
WebsiteMuseum of the Apopkans

History

The Museum of the Apopkans was incorporated in 1971. The initial board of directors included President Mrs. Elizabeth Grossenbacher, Vice-President Mrs. Mildred S. Whiteside, Secretary Mrs. Reba R. Evans, Curator Mr. Edward A. Miner, and directors Mayor John H. Land, Miss Elin Larson, and Miss Mary Lee Welch.[3]

Accomplishments

The Apopka Historical Society, with many prominent community members including John H. Land, has been principal in obtaining historical status to many homes in the community.

  • Waite-Davis House, added 1990 (#90001127) AKA Leslie P. Waite House at 5 S. Central Ave, Apopka, Florida, USA.
  • Mitchill-Tibbetts House, added 1991 (#91001661) AKA Miner House is at 21 E. Orange St, Apopka, Florida, USA.
    Mitchill-Tibbetts House
  • The Sydonie mansion 5538 Sydonie Drive, Zellwood, Florida, USA (construction began in 1895 and completed in 1904), being one home receiving special recognition for restoration by the State of Florida.[4]
  • The Apopka Seaboard Air Line Railway Depot was added in 1993 to the National Register of Historic Places (#93000134). It is located at 36 E. Station St, Apopka, Florida, USA.[5]
    Apopka Seaboard Air Line Railway Depot
  • Carroll Building placed in the National Register of Historic Places in 1993 (#93000135) 407-409 S. Park Ave, Apopka, Florida, USA.
  • Ryan & Company Lumber Yard added 1993 (#93000074) AKA Ryan Bros., Inc., 215 E. Fifth St, Apopka, Florida, USA.
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References
  1. MuseumsUSA. "Museum of Apopkans", MuseumsUSA website, 2008. Accessed August 16, 2008.
  2. History of Society, Apopka Historical Society and Museum website, 2008. Accessed August 16, 2008.
  3. http://apopkamuseum.org/content/society.htm
  4. http://articles.orlandosentinel.com/2013-05-05/features/os-joy-wallace-dickinson-0505-20130505_1_winter-park-phillips-collection-tiffany-chapel
  5. "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.


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