CENTER CITY SIGHTS
Central Business District
8. FIRST CHURCH OF GOD - 15 N. Front Street
Considered the mother church of the Church of God denomination, which was founded in Harrisburg in 1827 by Rev. John Winebrenner. Present building erected in 1854.
9. FORUM PLACE - N. 5th and Walnut Streets
Massive 325,000 square foot mixed-use parking garage and state-of-the-art office facility built in 1996 on one of the last large open parcels in center city. Location across the street from the Forum Concert Hall resulted in the building’s unusual and well-executed classic design.
10. GOVERNOR’S ROW - N. Front Street between Strawberry and Walnut Streets
Outstanding row of Front Street townhouses (c. 1812-1840), several of which served as homes to early Pennsylvania Governors. Variety of well executed and painstakingly preserved architectural styles of the early to mid 19th century.
11. HARRIS SWITCH TOWER* - Tenth and Walnut Streets
One of the few track-switching facilities to survive in the Commonwealth from the heyday of the Pennsylvania Railroad. Sophisticated when constructed in 1929 in guiding the convergence of bustling train travel through urbanized Harrisburg. Colonial Revival architectural style of interest for such a utilitarian structure.
12. HARRISBURG HOSPITAL - S. Front and Chestnut Streets
Sprawling, multi-disciplinary medical services complex on the site of the original 19th Century hospital, Harrisburg’s oldest. Various buildings house emergency, family practice, psychiatric, diagnostic and other medical services and specialties. Particularly known for cardiatric care and technologies. Present complex’s earliest buildings date to 1950.
13. HARRISBURG TRANSPORTATION CENTER* - S. Fourth and Chestnut Streets
Originally the Pennsylvania Railroad Station erected 1884-1937. Now a major Amtrak passenger rail and bus transportation facility. Thoroughly restored, unveiling vintage icons and architectural elements of the rail industry. 25th busiest out of 516 stations nationally. Also known for its 19th Century train sheds, a rarity in the U.S.
14. HARRISBURG HILTON AND TOWERS - One N. Market Square
Grand 15-story, 341 room hotel-conference center, with 15 ballrooms and meeting rooms, four restaurants and lounges, health and fitness center, indoor swimming pool and beautiful artwork by area artists. Top two “Executive Level” floors offer added amenities. Ballroom one of the largest in the region. Opened in 1990.
15. KEYSTONE BUILDING* - 22 S. Third Street
Former printing house for pre-World War I daily and weekly newspapers. Tallest building in Harrisburg from 1874, when constructed, to 1906. Note fine Italianate architectural detailing.
16. KEYSTONE PLAZA- N. Front and Market Streets
Premier office complex with lush landscaping, courtyard and exterior design complementing the two divergent architectural styles of the County Courthouse and Governor’s Row on either side. Good example of newer development blending with the streetscape of earlier eras. Built in 1992.
17. KUNKEL BUILDING* - 301 Market Street
Originally constructed for a bank, later converted to a department store, and now serves as home to the Susquehanna Art Museum with arts organization offices above. White glazed terracotta exterior creates architectural diversity. Building expanded to the rear in 1925 in the same style as the original 1913 front portion.
* Individually Listed on the National Register of Historic Places
