CENTER CITY SIGHTS
Central Business District
Harrisburg’s skyscraper hub of business and government. The dynamic center of culture, shopping, dining and entertainment. Includes the historic bridges of the Susquehanna and the adventure of City Island.
1. M&T TOWER - S. Second and Market Streets - southeast corner
Crisply designed, landmark Market Square office tower completed in 1990 and serving as the home of several major law firms and the Pennsylvania headquarters of M&T Bank. Building stands as a major contributor to the revitalization of the Market Square area.
2. ART ASSOCIATION OF HARRISBURG - 21 N. Front Street
Former home of Governor William Findlay (1817-1821). Now houses working artist’ studio and school. Galleries and classrooms in elegant setting. Original 1815 brick building was surfaced with brownstone c.1850.
3. CITY ISLAND - Susquehanna River via Walnut and Market Street Bridges
63 acres of parkland developed by the City beginning in 1987 as a major regional recreational center. Home to the AA Eastern League Harrisburg Senators Baseball Team at Riverside Stadium. Additional attractions include: Skyline Sports Complex, RiverSide Village Park, Harrisburg River Boat, City Island Railroad, Carousel, three marinas, Harbortown, Carriage House, Beach House and swimming area, 18-hole miniature golf course and more. Also serves as launching point for the Pride of the Susquehanna Riverboat.
4. CROWNE PLAZA - S. Second and Chestnut Streets
One of two upscale, full-service Center City conference hotels. 261 rooms. Designated best Crowne Plaza in the western hemisphere upon opening in 2000. Fitting compliment to the 4 Diamond-rated Harrisburg Hilton. Full-service restaurant and conference facilities. Original building dates to 1962.
5. DAUPHIN COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE BUILDING - S. Second and Market Streets - southeast corner
Renovated former bank building now serving as newest addition to the Dauphin County Government Complex. Houses additional courtroom space, offices of the Dauphin County Commissioners and other operations of the County Administration.
6. DAUPHIN COUNTY COURTHOUSE* - S. Front and Market Streets
Impressive Art Deco styled public building of its period, 1942, with interior marble-clad spaces and huge terrazzo floor, inlayed map of Dauphin County in front lobby. Graced with front fountain pool and statue of “Youth Crushing Evil.”
7. DAUPHIN COUNTY LIBRARY - N. Front and Walnut Streets
Originally the Harrisburg Public Library erected in 1914. Limestone in construction and Georgian Revival in style, the building was incorporated into the Dauphin County Library System in 1976. Extensive local history and reference collections.
* Individually Listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
