Wayne

Wayne is rich in history and culture, making it one of the most enviable locations along the Main Line. Its main attraction for residents is its easy accessibility to shopping, parks, golf courses, restaurants, colleges and libraries. For nearly one hundred years Wayne has been considered the best place to raise a family. With its impressive and well-manicured lawns lining the streets, both majestic Victorian and Colonial homes are abundant in this established and exclusive area.

Originally settled in the 1600s by Quakers, the area was mostly farmland until the Columbia railroad, built a stretch of rail line called “The Main Line of the Public Works of the State of Pennsylvania” between Philadelphia and Harrisburg. Seeking an escape from the city, wealthy Philadelphians settled in Wayne. Beautiful country properties in a well-planned town in close proximity to their work, appealed to businessmen looking to relocate their families. For today’s busy executive, a short train ride from Wayne Station into Philadelphia’s 30th Street station is a mere 30 minutes away. With the shore and the mountains two hours away, families can arrange impromptu weekend getaways.

Encompassing Wayne’s exclusive retail industry is its premiere and celebrated town center along with its distinctive shops along Lancaster and North Wayne avenues. Gracing the center of the village is the Anthony Wayne movie theatre built with a 1920s art-deco design, and the enchanting boutique shops and family restaurants, include Christopher’s, Teresa’s Cafe, and the Great American Pub. Lovingly restored to its former elegance, the worldly Wayne Hotel is now reminiscent of a bygone gilded age.

A strong community heritage is evident by the various non-profit societies and cultural benefits its resident supports. Organizations like the Main Line Community Orchestra, the Wayne Art Center, and the Radnor Historical Society, are encouraged and provides its citizens opportunities to make a direct difference in the community in which they live.

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