Waynesburg Matters

Waynesburg has a wealth of significant architecture representing all eras from the founding of the town in 1796 through the beginning of World War II. Since 1982, the Waynesburg Historic District has been recognized as part of the National Register of Historic Sites. Waynesburg’s historic buildings are valuable cultural and economic assets that deserve to be rehabilitated, not torn down.

Sunday, October 25, 2020

TAKING A BREAK

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Early 20th century postcard view of High Street in downtown Waynesburg. I've restored the second and fourth buildings on the left. The...

Thursday, February 6, 2020

RESTORING THE HOOK/MORGAN BUILDING

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This column first appeared in the February 2020 issue of "GreeneSpeak!" The building today. When erected in 1870, t...

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Thursday, December 5, 2019

THE HOOK BUILDING: ITALIANATE ARCHITECTURE OF 1870

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This column first appeared in the December 2019 issue of GreeneSPEAK! The author recently restored this handsome Italianate design, now...

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Tuesday, October 8, 2019

1798: FROM LOG TO BRICK

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This column first appeared in the October 2019 issue of GreeneSPEAK! When the U. S. Direct Tax list was released on October 1, 179...

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Wednesday, September 18, 2019

THE FIRST LOG HOUSES IN WAYNESBURG

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This column first appeared in the September 2019 issue of GreeneSPEAK! The original Greene County courthouse of 1797 is the only e...

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About Me

Mary Beth Pastorius: I've been studying Waynesburg, Pennsylvania architecture since 2008, funded by a grant from the Sprout Fund. Working with local historians and a local artist, I created an historic walking tour brochure. I lead tours and give power point presentations. The Waynesburg District of the National Register of Historic Places includes hundreds of significant and contributing buildings that represent every era of American construction from the early 19th century through World War II. It's a valuable asset that can be used for economic revitalization. Since 2008, I've been invested in my hometown, rehabilitating two key historic buildings that have a total of six commercial spaces and nine apartments. My tenants and I are making a difference in this town. It's rewarding to give back to Waynesburg, the place that spurred my life-long love of history and architecture.

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