Waynesboro Downtown Historic District
139-141 N Wayne Ave
Waynesboro Masonic Temple (former), Ca. 1925
BrickContributes to the historic character of the district
Did you know?Federal Street was Sycamore Alley
From the National Register nomination
One of two separate yet coordinated buildings (with 143 N. Wayne) in the middle of the block, this two-story structure originally housed the local Masonic Temple upstairs and commercial tenants down Contrasting materials used on the facade include dark red brick with pale cast-stone trim located at jack arches and keystones over the two pairs of second-story windows, and belt courses at parapet level and window sill height. The original upper-story double-hung sash have been replaced with fixed single-pane windows. Two storefronts with large display windows and recessed entries, and a stairhall entry to the second floor, occupy the ground floor. The original storefront transoms appear to remain in place behind metal and plywood panels. Many details reference the adjoining but not matching group of buildings at 129-131, 133-135, and 137 N. Wayne. In 1935 and 1951 Western Union Telegraph Company occupied number 139 and the Masonic Temple was located upstairs at 139 1/2; number 141 was occupied by A&P Tea Company in 1935 and by Waynesboro Home & Auto Supply in 1951.
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