Waynesboro Armory
Why it's listed
Built in 1938 for Troop F, 104th Cavalry of the Pennsylvania National Guard, this one-story brick armory sits on a concrete foundation outside the Waynesboro borough line. Its 13-by-9-bay running bond brick body is organized into three sections: an administration wing, a gable-roofed drill hall and a stable wing, the first two of which have flat roofs in the case of administration and stable. The central entrance is set in a concrete surround with glass block sidelights, and the drill hall's gable end carries vertical strips of casement windows that serve as clerestories. Interior features include glazed structural tile walls, plaster ceilings and tile floors. The building was designed by the Philadelphia firm Silverman and Levy, which mainly worked on commercial buildings. It is significant for its military use and as one of a group of Pennsylvania armories of 1938, many funded by the Public Works Administration. The plan remains largely intact, though some doors have been replaced with metal ones.
Significance in brief: The nomination argues the armory is significant under Criteria A and C as a State Armory Building in the Pennsylvania National Guard Armories multiple property group. It is one of at least 15 armories built for units with horses and one of 9 with an I plan, and one of at least 17 armories built in Pennsylvania in 1938. The majority of that 1938 group received federal Public Works Administration funding.
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 89002080, listed December 22, 1989. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-haiku-5-5, prompt v1.1-2026-10-29, confidence high).
Key facts
| Address | N. Grant St., Waynesboro |
|---|---|
| County | Franklin County |
| Listed | December 22, 1989 |
| Reference number | 89002080 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Period of significance | 1938-1939 |
| Architect / builder | Silverman & Levy |
| Architectural style | Moderne |
| Criteria |
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| Areas of significance | Military, Architecture |
| Level of significance | State |
| Acreage | 12 |
| Coordinates | 39.76646, -77.57881 (NPS GIS) |
What listing means for this property
For a publicly owned building or structure, listing mainly matters when federal funds, permits or licences are involved: projects then go through Section 106 review so effects on the property are considered. Listing also strengthens applications for preservation grants and, for leased income-producing uses, can enable the federal rehabilitation tax credit.
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 89002080.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikipedia article (used for cross-checking only; text not reproduced here)
- Wikidata Q7976803
- This listing as JSON
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