Museum of the Apopkans
 Museum of the Apopkans | |
  Location within Florida | |
| Established | 1968 |
|---|---|
| Location | 122 East Fifth Street Apopka, Florida |
| Coordinates | 28°40′19″N 81°30′32″W / 28.67188°N 81.50899°W |
| Type | History museum[1] |
| Director | Larry Leudenberg (President of the Apopka Historical Society, 2014) |
| Curator | Belle Gilliam |
| Public transit access | Lynx bus Orlando Route 17 to Apopka Superstop, Ocoee/Pine Hills Route 44 to Apopka Superstop, or use Apopka Circulator Route 405 within Apopka. |
| Website | 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.
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.
References
- ^ MuseumsUSA. "Museum of Apopkans", MuseumsUSA website, 2008. Accessed August 16, 2008.
- ^ History of Society, Apopka Historical Society and Museum website, 2008. Accessed August 16, 2008.
- ^ http://apopkamuseum.org/content/society.htm
- ^ http://articles.orlandosentinel.com/2013-05-05/features/os-joy-wallace-dickinson-0505-20130505_1_winter-park-phillips-collection-tiffany-chapel
- ^ "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
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