Coiner-Quesenbery House
Also known as: Casper-Coiner House
Why it's listed
Built in 1806 for Casper Coiner, a man of Pennsylvania German background, this brick house on West Main Street is believed to be the first brick dwelling in Waynesboro. It sits on the front edge of a narrow lot in the manner of Shenandoah Valley town houses, with a limestone rubble foundation, Flemish bond on the front wall and a richly detailed cornice with scrolled modillions, Wall-of-Troy frets and punch-and-dentil work. Unusually, it began with a hall-parlor plan and a centered door, later changed to a side-hall plan. After years of vacancy and decay, when demolition was urged, the owner's family began a restoration in 1972 with consulting help from Calder Loth. The street-level openings cut in the twentieth century were closed, the entrance was returned to the east bay, and the house became an office. It remains one of the few early buildings in a heavily industrialized city.
Significance in brief: It is believed to be the first brick house built in Waynesboro and one of the few early structures left in the industrialized city. It was originally built with an unusual hall-parlor plan and has an elaborate cornice that would suit a fine Philadelphia house. A 1972-73 restoration saved it from demolition and made it a downtown landmark.
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 76002232, listed November 7, 1976. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence high).
Key facts
| Address | 332 W. Main St., Waynesboro (Independent City) |
|---|---|
| County | Waynesboro |
| Listed | November 7, 1976 |
| Reference number | 76002232 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Period of significance | 1800-1899 |
| Architectural style | Federal |
| Areas of significance | Architecture, Social History |
| Level of significance | State |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Stood vacant and deteriorated for years, then was restored in 1972-1973 and adapted for use as an office; condition listed as good. |
| Acreage | 0.9 |
| Within district | Waynesboro Downtown Historic District |
| Coordinates | 38.06824, -78.88833 (NPS GIS) |
What listing means for this property
National Register listing is honorary for a privately owned home: it does not by itself restrict what an owner may do with their own money, and it does not require public access. Restrictions come from local landmark or historic-district ordinances, which are separate (how they differ).
Owner-occupied houses are not eligible for the 20% federal rehabilitation tax credit, which applies to income-producing buildings, but many states offer credits for homeowners. Listing also opens the door to preservation easements and to buying a plaque. Start with what listing means for homeowners, renovating a listed house and selling one.
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 76002232.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikipedia article (used for cross-checking only; text not reproduced here)
- Wikidata Q5141594
- This listing as JSON
Last updated October 2026. Found an error? See the editorial policy for how to report it.