Wayne Theater
521 W. Main Street,
Waynesboro,
VA
22980
521 W. Main Street,
Waynesboro,
VA
22980
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1926 small town theater with orchestra pit and organ. Converted to talking pictures in 1929. Major addition in 1949 to expand seating to 450 and moderize restrooms and concessions. RC Theaters divided into two screens in 1980. Closed and given to the City of Waynesboro in 1999. Wayne Theatre Alliance formed and is handling reuse and renovation/restoration.
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Bill Hausrath
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Here is a recent photo of the Wayne Theater.
This theater makes a little cameo in “Evan Almighty.”
This is a more recent photo of the Wayne.
Lost Memory: I am looking of that photo of the Wayne and wondering what’s been covered up by boards. Did that say “Cinema”?
You are very observant Katie. And your right. The words that were covered over were “Cinemas I-II”. You can also see the R/C Theaters logo to the left of the word Cinemas.
This is a 1978 photo showing the Wayne Theater.
A Link theater organ was installed in the Wayne Theater in 1925.
1981 photo of the Wayne Theatre.
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2009 photo of the Wayne Theatre courtesy jesperdo.
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Nice looking theatre,thanks chuck.