Old Midtown Historic District (Harrisburg)

The Old Midtown Historic District is a historic district in the Midtown neighborhood of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. The district is located from Forster to Verbeke, and Front to Third street. It represents the first urbanized neighborhood in the city of Harrisburg. The Historic Harrisburg Association first lobbied for its creation in 1974.[2] The area of Third street near Verbeke is known as the Historic Midtown Market District and is home to many unique boutiques, galleries and shops.[3] Former Harrisburg Mayor William K. Verbeke is the namesake for Verbeke Street (formerly Broad Street) and first bought and developed the area.

Midtown Harrisburg Historic District
Historic home architecture as seen from the Corner of Green & Verbeke Streets
LocationRoughly bounded by Susquehanna River, Forster, Verbeke, and 3rd Sts., Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
Coordinates40°16′2″N 76°53′26″W
Area43 acres (17 ha)
ArchitectMultiple
Architectural styleLate Victorian, Federal
NRHP reference No.83002237[1]
Added to NRHPApril 21, 1983

Places of Note

See also

References
  1. "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. March 13, 2009.
  2. "About Us – Historic Harrisburg Association". Retrieved 2021-07-20.
  3. Stuart, Jeb (1982). "Midtown Harrisburg Historic District" (PDF). National Register of Historic Places Nomination Form. Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission. Retrieved December 24, 2013.


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