Henkel Family Collection

Bessie Galloway, daughter-in law of Dr. Henkel, is Thomas Henkel, Jr.'s mother. Bessie owned and operated two Winter Park businesses independently for many years. Due to the lack of public confidence in women's entrepreneurial abilities, Bessie G.…

Thomas M. Henkel, Dr. Henkel's son, also served this community. In 1912, he was elected mayor of Winter Park. He was elected alderman in 1910, 1915, and 1924. 1928 brought a change in the way the elections were held. Instead of holding a city…

Henkel Block was located on the corner of New England and Park Avenue. The building contained five stores plus Dr. Henkel's medical office and a drug store.