Waddill's Store
Also known as: Bernard's Men's Shop
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Why it's listed
Built c. 1850 by John Waddill, Jr., this three-story, three-bay brick storefront on the north side of Hay Street in Fayetteville is a Greek Revival commercial building. Its gable front, which evokes classical temple forms, and its dentil cornice set it apart from nearby structures. Waddill and his brother Thomas sold general merchandise, from dry goods to drugs, at both retail and wholesale, serving planters and turpentine producers. In 1858 William McKay and Thomas Fuller bought the property, and it was later known as the Presbyterian Building, which likely housed a printing office. The building was later used for offices, dwellings and, in the 1940s, a restaurant. Its association with Fayetteville's antebellum trade and its rarity as one of two surviving antebellum storefronts on Hay Street explain its importance in the nomination.
Significance in brief: The nomination argues the building is a fine example of Greek Revival commercial architecture, distinguished by an uncommon gable front and dentil cornice. It is one of only two antebellum storefronts still standing on Hay Street and is associated with the commercial prosperity of Fayetteville as an inland port and trades center.
Machine-generated summary. This summary was generated by a language model from the official nomination document and has not been reviewed line by line by an editor. It may contain errors. Check the source document before relying on any detail. Source: nomination document (PDF) · National Archives catalog entry. NRHP reference 83001874, listed July 7, 1983. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-haiku-5-5, prompt v1.1-2026-10-29, confidence high).
Key facts
| Address | 220 Hay St., Fayetteville |
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| County | Cumberland County |
| Listed | July 7, 1983 |
| Reference number | 83001874 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Period of significance | ca. 1850 |
| Architect / builder | John Waddill, Jr. (builder) |
| Architectural style | Greek Revival |
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| Areas of significance | Commerce, Architecture |
| Level of significance | Local |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Currently houses a men's specialty clothing shop; the porch was replaced by a metal canopy and the storefront modernized. |
| Acreage | 0.9 |
| Within district | Fayetteville Downtown Historic District |
| Coordinates | 35.05355, -78.88005 (NPS GIS) |
What listing means for this property
For an income-producing building, listing (individually or as a contributing building in a district) is the gateway to the 20% federal rehabilitation tax credit on qualified rehabilitation costs, often stackable with state credits. Work claiming the credit must follow the Secretary of the Interior's Standards and be approved in advance.
Listing does not restrict a private owner acting without federal money or permits; where federal funding or licensing is involved, Section 106 review applies.
General information, not legal or tax advice. Rules change; confirm with your State Historic Preservation Office or a qualified adviser.
Sources and further reading
- National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places database (snapshot May 2026), reference 83001874.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikipedia article (used for cross-checking only; text not reproduced here)
- Wikidata Q18217633
- This listing as JSON
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