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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM3RI_harrisburg-public-library-dauphin-county-library-system_Harrisburg-PA.html
Founded in 1889, the Harrisburg Public Library became a national model of 19th Century efforts to bring the world's information to community residents, a role that continues today. Its first home was at 125 Locust Street in a building erected by J…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM3RG_james-mccormick-mansion_Harrisburg-PA.html
This house was built in 1869 by James McCormick, Jr. (1832-1917), a noted banker, industrialist, community leader and member of one of Harrisburg's oldest families. His father, James McCormick Sr., was one of the early Presidents of Dauphin Deposi…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM3RE_the-calder-olmsted-mccormick-mansion_Harrisburg-PA.html
The origins of the mansion at 105 N. Front Street can be attributed to William Calder, Jr. (1821-1880), Simon Cameron's business partner, banker and manufacturer. Calder's father had been a preeminent Harrisburg stage coach operator and helped to …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM3R9_greetings-to-future-harrisburgers_Harrisburg-PA.html
In a shaft directly beneath this monument, in a metal cylinder is contained a documented history of Harrisburg from it's early beginnings along with evidences of the way of life in our time.It is our fervent hope that you will bring them to light …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM3R5_the-episcopal-cathedral-church-of-st-stephen-cathedral-house_Harrisburg-PA.html
Although the Founder of Harrisburg, John Harris, Jr., was a member of the Church of England, it was not until 1826 that a permanent Episcopal church building was erected here. Consecrated on St. John's Day, 1827, by Bishop William White, who was F…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM3R2_the-marcus-reno-residence-and-governors-home_Harrisburg-PA.html
In the house at 223 N. Front Street lived two 19th Century Pennsylvania Governors, William Bigler (1852-1855) and James Pollock (1855-1858). Also here resided U.S. Army Major Marcus Reno, the controversial survivor of the Battle of Little Big Horn…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM3R0_the-civic-club-of-harrisburg_Harrisburg-PA.html
This building, one of only two to survive on the west side of Front Street and ensconced within the idyllic setting of Riverfront Park, was erected between 1901 and 1903 by William Reynolds Fleming as a single family home which he named "Overlook.…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM3QE_genevieve-blatt-1913-1996_Harrisburg-PA.html
One of the most influential women in Pennsylvania politics in the 20th century. First woman to be elected to a statewide office, Secretary of Internal Affairs, and to be nominated by a major party to run for the U.S. Senate. Elected to the Commonw…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM3Q6_the-john-crain-kunkel-and-katherine-smoot-kunkel-memorial_Harrisburg-PA.html
In memory of U.S. Congressman John Crain Kunkel and Katherine Smoot Kunkel for their many years of service and dedication to the community.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM3Q4_j-donald-cameron_Harrisburg-PA.html
U.S. Senator, 1877-97. Secretary of War under Ulysses Grant, 1876-77. President, Northern Central R.R., 1863-74. Son of Simon Cameron. His mansion here, acquired 1870, had many visitors and was the scene of major political and business decisions.