M. Harvey Taylor Memorial Bridge, Harrisburg

Name: M. Harvey Taylor Memorial Bridge
Address: Susquehanna River, Harrisburg, 17101, United States

#52 among attractions in Harrisburg

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M. Harvey Taylor Memorial Bridge, Harrisburg

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The M. Harvey Taylor Bridge is a steel girder bridge that spans the Susquehanna River in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. Named after State Senator M. Harvey Taylor, a prominent state legislator from Harrisburg who lived between 1876 and 1982, the bridge connects Harrisburg's downtown and Riverfront Park with the West Shore. The bridge was built in 1952 and was reconstructed and widened from July 2001 through July 2004 to accommodate additional pedestrian walkways. The speed limit is 50 miles per hour. ()

Opened: 1952 (72 years ago)Coordinates: 40°15'45"N, 76°53'53"W

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Susquehanna RiverWormleysburgHarrisburg 17101 United States

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M. Harvey Taylor Memorial Bridge – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Pennsylvania State Capitol, Strawberry Square, FNB Field, Cathedral of Saint Patrick.

0.8 miE
Museum, History museum
Pennsylvania State Capitol, Harrisburg
20 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 miE
Shopping, Shopping centre
Strawberry Square, Harrisburg
23 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.
0.6 miSE
Sport complex, Sport venue, Baseball
FNB Field, Harrisburg
16 min walk • FNB Field is a baseball park in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, USA, located on City Island, in the Susquehanna River. It is the home field of the Harrisburg Senators, the Double-A minor league affiliate of the Washington Nationals, and was the home stadium of Penn FC of the USL.
0.6 miE
Church, Neo-baroque architecture
Cathedral of Saint Patrick, Harrisburg
16 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.
0.7 miE
Museum, History museum, Art museum
State Museum of Pennsylvania, Harrisburg
18 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.
0.7 miSE
Island, Park
City Island, Harrisburg
18 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.
0.7 miNE
Market, Shopping
Broad Street Market, Harrisburg
19 min walk • The Broad Street Market, opened in 1863, is located in the Midtown neighborhood of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania in the United States.
0.9 miE
Square
Market Square, Harrisburg
23 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.
0.6 miNE
Museum, Bars and clubs, Nightlife
Harrisburg Midtown Arts Center, Harrisburg
17 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.
0.7 miSE
Bridge
Walnut Street Bridge, Harrisburg
19 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.
0.8 miSE
Bridge
Market Street Bridge, Harrisburg
21 min walk • The Market Street Bridge is a stone arch bridge that spans the Susquehanna River between Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, and Wormleysburg, Pennsylvania.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to M. Harvey Taylor Memorial Bridge?

Nearby attractions include Riverfront Park, Harrisburg (12 min walk), Wormleysburg, Harrisburg (12 min walk), John Wormley House, Harrisburg (12 min walk), Holocaust Memorial for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Harrisburg (12 min walk).

How to get to M. Harvey Taylor Memorial Bridge by public transport?

The nearest stations to M. Harvey Taylor Memorial Bridge:

Bus

Market Street Transfer Station (23 min walk)
FlixBus Harrisburg • Lines: 2680 (27 min walk)

Train

Harrisburg (28 min walk)