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Charlie Wagner's Cafe
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Charlie Wagner Cafe, August 2011
Charlie Wagner's Cafe is located in Pennsylvania
Charlie Wagner's Cafe
Location in Pennsylvania
Charlie Wagner's Cafe is located in the United States
Charlie Wagner's Cafe
Location in the United States
Location 30 E. Grant St., Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Area less than one acre
Built 1891
Architect Urban, C. Emlen
Architectural style Romanesque
NRHP reference No. 83004223
Added to NRHP December 29, 1983

The building known as Charlie Wagner's Cafe is a small, old building in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. It stands very close to the Lancaster County Courthouse. Even though it's called a "cafe," it was actually a place with a bar and some hotel rooms for many years.

What is Charlie Wagner's Cafe?

This historic building was built in 1891. For over 70 years, until 1963, it served as a place where people could get drinks and stay in a few hotel rooms. Later, it was used as a storage building for a department store nearby. Today, the building is home to offices for lawyers.

A Look at Its History

The building has a long and interesting past. It started as a popular spot in Lancaster. Over time, its purpose changed to meet different needs in the city. Its listing on the National Register of Historic Places in 1983 means it's an important part of history. This list helps protect special places across the United States.

Unique Building Design

A famous architect from Lancaster, C. Emlen Urban, designed this building. He created it in a style called Romanesque Revival. This style often uses strong, rounded arches and sturdy brickwork.

The building also has some features from the Queen Anne style. This mix makes it quite special. It's made of brick with cool stone and terra cotta decorations. There are also fancy metal details.

The main entrance is on the corner of the building. It's set back a bit, with a strong metal column holding up two brick arches. The roof on the corner is shaped like a pyramid. This makes the corner look like a small tower.


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