The Hankins Building

Built in 1947, The Hankins building was one of the first buildings for Black professionals in Orlando. It was a professional building for Black doctors and lawyers. It was also occupied by the local NAACP chapter, a dentist office, a tailor shop and beauty salon. The Hankins Building is the only Art Moderne commercial building in the historic district from the mid 1930’s. Its smooth wall surface, flat roof, and horizontal emphasis provided by the projecting, rounded canopy are all characteristics of the Art Moderne architectural style. Although alterations to this building include new windows and doors, the building still retains a high level of historic integrity and contributes to the character of the historic district.