Waynesboro Downtown Historic District Explained

Waynesboro Downtown Historic District
Nrhp Type:hd
Nocat:yes
Designated Other1:Virginia Landmarks Register
Designated Other1 Date:June 13, 2001[1]
Designated Other1 Number:136-5048
Designated Other1 Num Position:bottom
Location:Federal St., Main St., Wayne Ave., Waynesboro, Virginia
Coordinates:38.0689°N -78.8903°W
Built:1806
Architecture:Federal, Italianate, et al.
Added:January 24, 2002
Refnum:01001511

The Waynesboro Downtown Historic District is a national historic district in Waynesboro, Virginia. In 2002, it included 43 contributing buildings in the compact central business district of Waynesboro. The district includes churches, houses, mixed-use commercial buildings, banks, specialty stores, offices, a hotel, restaurants, and parking lots. Notable buildings include the First National Bank (1908–09), the LB&B Building (1929), and the General Wayne Hotel (1937-1938).[2]

It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2002.

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Virginia Landmarks Register. Virginia Department of Historic Resources. 19 March 2013.
  2. Web site: Leslie A. Giles and J. Daniel Pezzoni . National Register of Historic Places Registration: Waynesboro Downtown Historic District . March 13, 2001 . 2010-09-11 . Virginia Historic Landmarks Commission., Accompanying two photos and accompanying map