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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM3T3_riverfront-park_Harrisburg-PA.html
Harrisburg's distinction of having one of the most beautiful inland waterfronts in America is attributed to the growth and conservation of Riverfront Park. Through the foresight of John Harris, Jr., the founder of Harrisburg, 6.2 linear acres alon…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM3T2_dauphin-county-courthouse_Harrisburg-PA.html
Dauphin County's third and present courthouse since the 1785 creation of the County was completed in 1943 at this, the traditional and most prominent entrance to the City of Harrisburg. It replaced the second Courthouse, erected in 1860, which sto…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM3SZ_dauphin-county_Harrisburg-PA.html
Formed March 4, 1785 from part of Lancaster County. The name honors the eldest son of the French King Louis XVI. Harrisburg, the county seat, was laid out in 1785 and chartered a city in 1860. Since 1812 it has been the State capital of Pennsylvania.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM3SB_camelback-and-market-street-bridges_Harrisburg-PA.html
The bridge river crossing at this spot is Harrisburg's oldest and most historic. First to be erected was the Camelback Bridge, known for its irregular and "rolling" covered bridge profile and the first bridge to ever cross the Susquehanna River th…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM3SA_camel-back-bridge_Harrisburg-PA.html
A covered wooden bridge, designed by Theodore Burr, was built here in 1813-17; called "Camel Back" because of its unique arch design. The structure, partly rebuilt in 1847 and 1867, was replaced after severe flood damage in 1902.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM3S9_governors-row_Harrisburg-PA.html
This fine collection of historic Front Street townhouses is the single most important row of homes that can be associated with the lives of early Pennsylvania Governors. The original houses on the block; Federal in style and dating to 1812 were de…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM3S7_walnut-street-bridge_Harrisburg-PA.html
This bridge, completed in 1890, is the oldest surviving structure to have spanned the Susquehanna River and is one of the largest multi-span, truss bridges ever fabricated by the nationally significant Phoenix Bridge Company. It is also the oldest…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM3S6_the-peoples-bridge_Harrisburg-PA.html
Built to pre-automobile specifications before the turn of the 20th Century, the People's Bridge by mid century earned the nickname, "Old Shakey," because of the noisy vibrations of its cast-iron superstructure under an ever-increasing volume of tr…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM3S5_the-peoples-bridge_Harrisburg-PA.html
Now the oldest bridge across the Susquehanna River, the People's Bridge was constructed in 1889 utilizing the Baltimore Truss and Phoenix Column in its innovative cast-iron design. It was erected by the People's Bridge Company, organized by the re…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM3S3_swenson-plaza-flood-memorial_Harrisburg-PA.html
The enlargement and beautification of Swenson Plaza, completed in 1999, was proposed and initiated by Mayor Stephen R. Reed during ceremonies marking the 25th anniversary of Harrisburg's devastating 1972 Flood caused by Tropical Storm Agnes. As a …