Old Downtown Harrisburg Commercial Historic District, Harrisburg

Name: Old Downtown Harrisburg Commercial Historic District
Address: Harrisburg, United States

#81 among attractions in Harrisburg

Neighbourhood, Italianate architecture, Greek Revival architecture

Old Downtown Harrisburg Commercial Historic District

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Old Downtown Harrisburg Commercial Historic District is a national historic district located at Harrisburg, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. The district includes 50 contributing buildings in the old central business district of Harrisburg and dating from the late-19th and early-20th centuries. Notable buildings include the Daily and Weekly Telegraph Building, City Bank Building, F.W. Woolworth, Rothert's Furniture Store, Bowman's Department Store, Pomeroy's Department Store, and Doutrich's Clothing Store. Located in the district and listed separately are the Colonial Theatre, Keystone Building, Kunkel Building, and the William Seel Building. The Telegraph Building was delisted after having been demolished. ()

Architectural style: Renaissance revivalCoordinates: 40°15'37"N, 76°52'47"W

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Old Downtown Harrisburg Commercial Historic District – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Pennsylvania State Capitol, Strawberry Square, Cathedral of Saint Patrick, Whitaker Center for Science and the Arts.

~1870 ftNW
Museum, History museum
Pennsylvania State Capitol, Harrisburg
10 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...
~680 ftNW
Shopping, Shopping centre
Strawberry Square, Harrisburg
4 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.
0.4 miNW
Church, Neo-baroque architecture
Cathedral of Saint Patrick, Harrisburg
12 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.
~440 ftW
Museum, Science museum, Cinema
Whitaker Center for Science and the Arts, Harrisburg
3 min walk • Whitaker Center for Science and the Arts is located in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. The center is the first complex of its kind in the United States to use science as an entry to the arts.
0.5 miNW
Museum, History museum, Art museum
State Museum of Pennsylvania, Harrisburg
13 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.
0.5 miSW
Island, Park
City Island, Harrisburg
14 min walk • City Island is a mile-long island in the Susquehanna River between Harrisburg and Wormleysburg, Pennsylvania in the United States. It is used mainly for leisure and sports activities. Its previous names have included Turkey Island, Maclay's Island, Forster's Island and Hargast Island.
~1770 ftN
Museum
Harris Tower, Harrisburg
9 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.
~350 ftNW
Museum, Art museum
Susquehanna Art Museum, Harrisburg
2 min walk • The Susquehanna Art Museum is a non-profit art museum in the United States, located in Midtown Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, the state's capital.
~650 ftSW
Square
Market Square, Harrisburg
4 min walk • Harrisburg's Market Square is located in Downtown Harrisburg at the intersection of 2nd and Market Streets. The square was created in 1785.
~1340 ftS
Museum, History museum, Historical place
Simon Cameron House, Harrisburg
7 min walk • The Simon Cameron House, also known as John Harris Mansion and the Harris–Cameron Mansion, is a historic house museum at 219 South Front Street in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.
0.4 miSW
Bridge
Walnut Street Bridge, Harrisburg
11 min walk • The Walnut Street Bridge also known as The People's Bridge, is a truss bridge that spanned the Susquehanna River in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania until 1996.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Old Downtown Harrisburg Commercial Historic District?

Nearby attractions include Salem United Church of Christ, Harrisburg (2 min walk), Camp Curtin Memorial Methodist Episcopal Church, Harrisburg (2 min walk), Susquehanna Art Museum, Harrisburg (2 min walk), Colonial Theatre, Harrisburg (2 min walk).

How to get to Old Downtown Harrisburg Commercial Historic District by public transport?

The nearest stations to Old Downtown Harrisburg Commercial Historic District:

Bus

FlixBus Harrisburg • Lines: 2680 (2 min walk)
Market Street Transfer Station (3 min walk)

Train

Harrisburg (5 min walk)