When we envisioned turning an eyesore of a building into a beautiful park here in downtown Waynesboro, we also saw the potential value in the adjacent building.
We used the back of 21 East Main for our park's stage during special events. Attendance at these events has been excellent and we really enjoy bringing people together at Main Street Park!
Step inside 21 E. Main St.!
Phase 2B at 21 East Main Street
To donate to the project, email
Bill Kohler at bill@mainstreetwaynesboro.org
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This is a project six years in the making.
The interior demo and other foundation work was completed in early 2024.
The site will host a restaurant, welcome center and Mainstreet’s offices.
Waynesboro Construction was the general contractor for this phase of the project. Don Smith of Smith Company Design and Architecture of Waynesboro is the designer and architect.
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The project is expected to cost between $2 million and $2.5 million but will generate revenue for Waynesboro’s downtown revitalization organization.
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Through the support of generous donors, Mainstreet has already invested more than $120,000 in the façade and side of the building.
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The plans call for gutting the existing structure and adding approximately 75 feet on the back.
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The front section will house a restaurant with 2,425 square feet on the lower level and an upstairs overflow dining and banquet room of about 1,500 square feet.
The back section would include offices for Mainstreet Waynesboro, a welcome center, storage, and space for one more tenant.
The project will feature large glass doors that will open out to Main Street Park. Tables and chairs will be outside the doors.
The final construction phase will follow the current work.
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21 EAST MAIN STREET
Ultimately, our goal is to fully renovate that building and turn it into a sustainable, revenue-generating project for Mainstreet Waynesboro for many years to come!
Phase 2B of the project is under way! Crews from GRC General Contractors are preparing the concrete base for the large expansion to the back of the building that will eventually be home to a new restaurant, a Welcome Center and Mainstreet Waynesboro's offices. This portion of the project should be complete this summer.