Old Uptown Historic District, Harrisburg

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

#85 among attractions in Harrisburg

Neighbourhood, Italianate architecture

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Facts and practical information

The Old Uptown Historic District is a historic district in the Midtown neighborhood of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. The district stretches from Reily to Maclay between Second and Third street. It consists of large Queen Anne and Italianate architecture built in the late 19th century and very early 20th century. The northern part of the historic district is currently being aggressively renovated by real estate investors. ()

Architectural style: Renaissance revivalCoordinates: 40°16'26"N, 76°53'43"W

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Midtown (Old Uptown Historic District)Harrisburg United States

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Day trips

Old Uptown 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.

1.1 miNE
Convention center, Sport venue, Sport
Pennsylvania Farm Show, Harrisburg
28 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.
0.9 miSE
Museum, History museum
Pennsylvania State Capitol, Harrisburg
23 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...
1.1 miSE
Shopping, Shopping centre
Strawberry Square, Harrisburg
29 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.
0.8 miSE
Church, Neo-baroque architecture
Cathedral of Saint Patrick, Harrisburg
22 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.
0.8 miSE
Museum, History museum, Art museum
State Museum of Pennsylvania, Harrisburg
20 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.
1.1 miSE
Museum
Harris Tower, Harrisburg
27 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.
0.5 miSE
Market, Shopping
Broad Street Market, Harrisburg
12 min walk • The Broad Street Market, opened in 1863, is located in the Midtown neighborhood of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania in the United States.
~1230 ftNE
Museum, History museum, Specialty museum
Pennsylvania National Fire Museum, Harrisburg
6 min walk • The Pennsylvania National Fire Museum is a museum devoted to fire fighter heritage in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, United States.
0.5 miSE
Museum, Bars and clubs, Nightlife
Harrisburg Midtown Arts Center, Harrisburg
14 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.
~1690 ftNW
Museum, History museum, Vernacular architecture
Pennsylvania Governor's Residence, Harrisburg
9 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.
0.4 miS
Monuments and statues
Holocaust Memorial for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Harrisburg
11 min walk • The Holocaust Memorial for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is a Holocaust memorial at Front and Sayford Streets along Riverfront Park, in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Old Uptown Historic District?

Nearby attractions include Engleton, Harrisburg (3 min walk), Pennsylvania National Fire Museum, Harrisburg (6 min walk), Uptown Harrisburg, Harrisburg (7 min walk), Old Midtown Historic District, Harrisburg (7 min walk).

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

The nearest stations to Old Uptown Historic District:

Bus

Harrisburg (31 min walk)
Market Street Transfer Station (32 min walk)

Train

Harrisburg (32 min walk)