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During the midst of the Civil War fury in 1863 would rise this magnificent residence, situated directly across this street, which was purchased in 1870 by J. Donald Cameron (1833-1918), son of Simon Cameron. The elder Cameron had served as Preside…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM3PW_william-maclay-mansion_Harrisburg-PA.html
Situated across this street is the home of William Maclay (1737-1804); statesman, surveyor, lawyer, the Country's first U.S. Senator and son-in-law of John Harris Jr., the founder of Harrisburg. It was Maclay and Harris who laid out the plan of Ha…
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In the stone house opposite lived William Maclay, who as a member of the first U.S. Senate, wrote a famous Journal of its debates. A critic of Washington and Hamilton. Pioneer leader of Jeffersonian Democracy.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM3PT_keystone-hall_Harrisburg-PA.html
Although Harrisburg was designated State Capital in 1810 and has had a State Capitol Building since 1822, it was not until just prior to the Civil War in 1858 that an official Governor's residence was procured. prior to that time, Pennsylvania Gov…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM3PS_executive-mansion_Harrisburg-PA.html
The second official Governor's residence occupied a site across this street. Originally a private home acquired in 1864, it was altered and enlarged by many of its occupants. In the 1880's it was referred to as "Keystone Hall." After 96 years of u…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM3PR_lest-we-forget_Harrisburg-PA.html
This statue erected by grateful parents of soldier sons in honor of those living and dead who served in the World War.This boulder from the foot of Round Top, Battlefield of Gettysburg
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM3PP_sunken-gardens_Harrisburg-PA.html
Throughout the 19th Century, lumbering on the Susquehanna River was a major industry. Logs were cut from the forests in the northern part of the state and floated down river to sawmills at Harrisburg and points further south. a popular place where…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM3PN_firefighters-memorial-monument_Harrisburg-PA.html
This statue, plaza and site perpetually commemorates the past and present dedication, skill and contributions of the men and women of the fires service of the City of Harrisburg and of this Commonwealth and Nation.Forever shall this site memoriali…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM3PK_j-horace-mcfarland_Harrisburg-PA.html
Printer, horticulturist, conservationist, and "City Beautiful advocate. President, American Civic Association, 1904-24, and editor, "American Rose Annual," 1916-43. He worked successfully for preservation of Niagara Falls and creation of the Natio…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM3PI_never-again_Harrisburg-PA.html
? ? This memorial to the Holocaust, once a dream for survivors who settled in this community, became a reality in 1994 and was rededicated in 2007. ? ? The monument represents a spiritual reminder of the darkest chapter of history, when Hitler per…