- Category Historical Rehabilitation
- Location Waycross, GA
- Completion 2011
- Project Cost $10,000,000.00
The Ware Hotel
A catalyst for Waycross
Originally built in 1929, The Ware was once a busy hotel hosting travelers who spent the night in Waycross before boarding a train to their next destination until the railroad industry was no longer a significant form of transportation.
The Ware was left in a state of disrepair until 2011, when W.H. Gross Company historically rehabilitated and converted the Ware into affordable housing using the historic and affordable housing tax credits.
During the transformation, we incorporated conservation and sustainable protocols to preserve the Hotel’s iconic structure and art deco features that convey its historic significance.
Today, the Ware Hotel is a central figure in the continued revitalization of downtown Waycross spurring the economy by bringing new jobs to the downtown area and affordable housing to those with limited incomes.
Property Features:
- 35 affordable housing units
- Computer and Fitness Center
- Playground and BBQ Area
- Parking
Awards and Recognitions
In 2013, the Ware Hotel was awarded Georgia Trust’s Historic Preservation award and has been lauded by the Waycross community as a tremendous boost for their struggling downtown. The Ware Hotel was also certified as an EarthCraft Community.
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