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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM3OQ_pennsylvania-farm-show_Harrisburg-PA.html
First held in January 1917, the Farm Show took place each year at various Harrisburg locations until 1931, when it moved to the new Main Exhibition Building here. The Large Arena first opened for the 1939 show. From modest beginnings, the Farm Sho…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM3OO_tracy-mansion_Harrisburg-PA.html
The notable Tudor Revival-styled edifice situated at the southeast corner of N. Front and Muench Streets well exemplifies the grand Front Street mansions of the early 20th Century that would rise north of Forster Street. The house was built in 191…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM3ON_pennsylvania-governors-residence_Harrisburg-PA.html
The Pennsylvania Governor's Residence is located at a spot so stunning that it captures the essence of the Commonwealth's beauty through sweeping vistas of the Susquehanna at a point where the state's piedmont greets the blue mountains of the grea…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM3OL_governors-residence_Harrisburg-PA.html
Opposite is the present home of the Governor of Pennsylvania. Designed in the Georgian Revival style, it was completed in 1968 and is the third official executive residence in Harrisburg. "Keystone Hall," an earlier Governor's residence, located f…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM3OJ_governors-residence_Harrisburg-PA.html
This is the present home of the Governor of Pennsylvania. It was completed in 1968 and is the third official executive mansion located in Harrisburg.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMD0_simon-girty_Harrisburg-PA.html
(1741-1818). Frontiersman known as the "Great Renegade" was born nearby. Captured by Indians, 1756, he lived among the Senecas and learned their language and culture. Following his release, he became an interpreter for the American army; deserted …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMB8_fort-hunter_Harrisburg-PA.html
Stockaded blockhouse, built 1755-56, on the site of present Fort Hunter Museum. Used to protect the frontier and as a supply base in building Fort Augusta. Abandoned and fell to ruins after 1763.