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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jan 20, 1976

Page

6

He Came Bought an Old Inn in Middletown

Leo M. Bernstein at age 60 reshaped Middletown by buying the Wayside Inn in 15 years from a 300-person town to a thriving center. He founded the Wayside Theater and helped spur a sewer system and a community college, while amassing roles at Guardian Federal Savings and Loan and WETA. He plans to continue civic efforts as a philanthropist and business leader.

Star Leo M. Bernstein Middletown Bernstein Washington District Realty Title Company E. St Federal City Robert Peter Georgetown George Washington U.S Powers That Be Gennaro Wayside Inn John Williams Wayside Philadelphia New York Europe Equity Community College WETA The Big Brothers School of Government and Business George Washington University District Bakers Association Weizmann Institute of Science Press Club Beverly Richard Guardian Federal Savings and Loan Stuart Mauree Jane Becker Tiberon Calif Leo Bernstein Washington, D.C Greensboro N.C

Bernstein expands Shenandoah holdings with Crystal Caverns project

Leo Bernstein extends his Shenandoah Valley presence beyond Middletown owning the Wayside Inn Narrow Passage Inn and Crystal Caverns in Shenandoah County He plans Crystal World with a sand beach picnic grounds a historic pageant in a natural amphitheater and a Cedar Creek Battle reenactment He also owns 2000 acres in Warren County a retreat called Gafia for Wayside Inn guests and envisions five acre estates amid a growing regional future

Bernstein Crystal Caverns Shenandoah County Virginia Rockefeller Cedar Creek Warren County

Wayside Inn Preserves History While Serving Guests

Middletown reports the Wayside Inn a historic motor inn on Route 11 with roots dating to Wilkerson's Tavern. Owner and manager Bill Castro preserves antiques and crafts a presidential dining room while balancing traditional country recipes and modern comforts for locals and travelers alike.

Wayside Castro Virginia Rt. 11 Lady Bird Johnson Shenandoah Valley

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