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 and is run by the Apopka Historical Society.HistoryThe 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.AccomplishmentsThe 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. 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. 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. 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.