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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 …
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 …