Old Midtown Historic District, Harrisburg

Name: Old Midtown Historic District
Address: Harrisburg, United States

#50 among attractions in Harrisburg

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The Old Midtown Historic District is a historic district in the Midtown neighborhood of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. The district is located from Forster to Verbeke, and Front to Third street. It represents the first urbanized neighborhood in the city of Harrisburg. The Historic Harrisburg Association first lobbied for its creation in 1974. The area of Third street near Verbeke is known as the Historic Midtown Market District and is home to many unique boutiques, galleries and shops. Former Harrisburg Mayor William K. Verbeke is the namesake for Verbeke Street and first bought and developed the area. ()

Coordinates: 40°16'24"N, 76°53'25"W

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Midtown (Capital Heights)Harrisburg United States

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Old Midtown Historic District – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Pennsylvania Farm Show, Pennsylvania State Capitol, Strawberry Square, Cathedral of Saint Patrick.

1 miN
Convention center, Sport venue, Sport
Pennsylvania Farm Show, Harrisburg
25 min walk • Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex & Expo Center, formerly known as State Farm Show Arena, is a large exhibition center and indoor arena in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. It is primarily used for concerts, agricultural exhibitions, the Pennsylvania Farm Show, and indoor football.
0.7 miSE
Museum, History museum
Pennsylvania State Capitol, Harrisburg
19 min walk • The Pennsylvania State Capitol, a beacon of democracy and history, stands proudly in the heart of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. This architectural gem serves as the seat of government for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and is where both the legislative and executive...
0.9 miSE
Shopping, Shopping centre
Strawberry Square, Harrisburg
24 min walk • Strawberry Square is a mixed-use retail and commercial complex located in downtown Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. It is owned and managed by the Harristown Development Corporation, a non-profit organization.
0.7 miS
Church, Neo-baroque architecture
Cathedral of Saint Patrick, Harrisburg
18 min walk • The Cathedral of Saint Patrick is a cathedral of the Catholic Church in downtown Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, United States. It is the mother church of the Diocese of Harrisburg and is the seat of its bishop.
0.6 miSE
Museum, History museum, Art museum
State Museum of Pennsylvania, Harrisburg
15 min walk • The State Museum of Pennsylvania is a non-profit museum at 300 North Street in downtown Harrisburg, run by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania through the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission to preserve and interpret the region's history and culture. It is a part of the Pennsylvania State Capitol Complex.
0.8 miSE
Museum
Harris Tower, Harrisburg
22 min walk • Harris Switch Tower, also known as HG Tower or Harris Tower, is an interlocking tower in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania in the United States. The tower was built in 1929 by the Pennsylvania Railroad and remained in operation until it was closed in 1991 by Amtrak.
~1380 ftSE
Market, Shopping
Broad Street Market, Harrisburg
7 min walk • The Broad Street Market, opened in 1863, is located in the Midtown neighborhood of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania in the United States.
~1250 ftNW
Museum, History museum, Specialty museum
Pennsylvania National Fire Museum, Harrisburg
7 min walk • The Pennsylvania National Fire Museum is a museum devoted to fire fighter heritage in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, United States.
~1980 ftS
Museum, Bars and clubs, Nightlife
Harrisburg Midtown Arts Center, Harrisburg
10 min walk • The Harrisburg Midtown Arts Center, alternatively the House of Music, Arts & Culture, is a multidisciplinary arts and cultural center located in Midtown Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.
0.8 miSE
Bridge
State Street Bridge, Harrisburg
22 min walk • The State Street Bridge, also known as the Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Bridge, is a 1,312-foot concrete, deck arch bridge that spans Pennsylvania Route 230 and Paxton Creek in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.
0.5 miNW
Museum, History museum, Vernacular architecture
Pennsylvania Governor's Residence, Harrisburg
14 min walk • The Pennsylvania Governor's Residence is the official residence of the governor of Pennsylvania, in the Uptown neighborhood of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. The neo-Georgian residence was built from 1966 to 1968 and designed by George M. Ewing, heading an architectural firm in Philadelphia.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Old Midtown Historic District?

Nearby attractions include Engleton, Harrisburg (5 min walk), Pennsylvania National Fire Museum, Harrisburg (7 min walk), Hardscrabble, Harrisburg (7 min walk), LGBT Center of Central PA, Harrisburg (7 min walk).

How to get to Old Midtown Historic District by public transport?

The nearest stations to Old Midtown Historic District:

Bus

Harrisburg (26 min walk)
Market Street Transfer Station (27 min walk)

Train

Harrisburg (27 min walk)