National Register of Historic Places

Wayne Commercial Historic District

Wayne, Wayne County, Nebraska
Listed
December 8, 2009
Type
District
Period
Listed
Ref No.
09001071

About this property

The Wayne Commercial Historic District in Wayne in Wayne County, Nebraska is a 13 acres (5.3 ha) historic district which was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2009. It includes 68 buildings, of which 44 are contributing buildings, along portions of S. Main, N. Main, and 2nd St., including the city hall. It includes Late 19th and 20th Century Revivals and Late 19th And Early 20th Century American Movements architecture. P.V. Elevator Company grain elevator (1889), South Main Street Passenger Depot (1912), 106 South Main Street, a one‐story brick building Old City Hall (1912), 115 West 2nd Street, includes Neo Classical details, was renovated for use as Wayne's fire department Old First National Bank (c.1890), 202 North Main Street, a two‐story building constructed of red brick with reddish‐orange stone accents. It has a decorated cornice and a brick masonry parapet. Media related to Wayne Commercial Historic District at Wikimedia Commons

Location

Wayne, Wayne County, Nebraska
42.21225, -97.01608

Categories

COMMERCETRANSPORTATION
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Sources

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Nearby Historic Sites

Wayne United States Post Office
Civil War
1.2 mi
Wayne Municipal Auditorium
Industrial
1.3 mi
Wayne County Courthouse
Industrial
1.5 mi
Wightman, Dr. W. C., House
Industrial
1.6 mi
Swedish Evangelical Lutheran Salem Church
Industrial
8.7 mi

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When was Wayne Commercial Historic District listed on the National Register?

Wayne Commercial Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on December 8, 2009.

What type of historic resource is Wayne Commercial Historic District?

Wayne Commercial Historic District is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Wayne Commercial Historic District?

The period of significance for Wayne Commercial Historic District is recorded as the listed era.

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