Waynesboro Historical Society

Waynesboro Historical Society The Waynesboro Historical Society strives to preserve the historical resources of our town, educate

Then & Now 5 West Main Street with Mainstreet Waynesboro, Inc.Ervin's Stationary and Office Supply Store is featured her...
09/01/2026

Then & Now 5 West Main Street with Mainstreet Waynesboro, Inc.

Ervin's Stationary and Office Supply Store is featured here at 5 West Main Street in the Shively Building in the early 1950s. The building was later torn down and is now the open area to the east of M&T Bank on the Square.

Get your new jeans at Routzahn’s. 40 years ago in The Record Herald, August 30, 1986.
08/30/2026

Get your new jeans at Routzahn’s. 40 years ago in The Record Herald, August 30, 1986.

Become a Member! The Waynesboro Historical Society is conducting its annual membership drive, with memberships running ...
08/30/2026

Become a Member! The Waynesboro Historical Society is conducting its annual membership drive, with memberships running from September 1, 2026 to August 31, 2027. All members receive a quarterly newsletter and access to the Member’s Only section of the Society Website that has access to over 1,500 photos, yearbooks and more! Visit https://www.waynesborohistory.com/join to learn more!

Items from our Collection – Railroad spike taken from the Western Maryland RR trestle on Foltz Farm west of Waynesboro a...
08/29/2026

Items from our Collection – Railroad spike taken from the Western Maryland RR trestle on Foltz Farm west of Waynesboro and painted gold.

If you are interested in donating an item to the Waynesboro Historical Society, please reach out to us at [email protected] or stop by on Saturdays from 10:00-1:00.

The Frick Company Water Tower was built in 1923 and removed in 2008.Stop in for a visit tomorrow at the Waynesboro Histo...
08/28/2026

The Frick Company Water Tower was built in 1923 and removed in 2008.

Stop in for a visit tomorrow at the Waynesboro Historical Society’s Oller House at 138 W. Main Street. The house is open to visitors on Saturdays from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. or by appointment or check out our website at https://www.waynesborohistory.com/

Then & Now Northeast Corner of Center Square with Mainstreet Waynesboro, Inc.This 1943 photo shows the White Swan Hotel,...
08/25/2026

Then & Now Northeast Corner of Center Square with Mainstreet Waynesboro, Inc.

This 1943 photo shows the White Swan Hotel, Kustard Kitchen, and the Strand Theater located on the northeast corner of Center Square. The buildings now house apartments, Sapporo Japanese Restaurant, and Kulla, Barkdoll & Stewart Law Offices.

Deals on hair styling and perms at Steppes. 50 years ago in The Record Herald, August 23, 1976.
08/23/2026

Deals on hair styling and perms at Steppes. 50 years ago in The Record Herald, August 23, 1976.

Items from our Collection – Steam Gauge from Geiser Traction EngineIf you are interested in donating an item to the Wayn...
08/22/2026

Items from our Collection – Steam Gauge from Geiser Traction Engine

If you are interested in donating an item to the Waynesboro Historical Society, please reach out to us at [email protected] or stop by on Saturdays from 10:00-1:00.

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Waynesboro, PA
17268

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