Uptown Harrisburg, Pennsylvania facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Uptown
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Neighborhood of Harrisburg
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Pennsylvania Governor's Residence is located in Uptown
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| Country |  United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Dauphin County |
| City | Harrisburg |
| Area code(s) | 717 and 223 |
Uptown is a neighborhood in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. It is special because it was completely built in the 1900s. This makes it different from other parts of the city.
Uptown is located next to the Susquehanna River on its west side. To the south, it borders Maclay Street. North 7th Street is its eastern border, and Susquehanna Township is to the north. The neighborhood has many beautiful, large houses along Front Street and near Italian Lake. You can also find many homes built in the early 1900s.
In 1972, a big flood from Hurricane Agnes caused a lot of damage to Uptown. After the flood, the neighborhood faced some tough times. However, new families have moved in and made many improvements. This has helped the value of homes go up a lot. Uptown is now a very popular place to live for families and working adults. It offers a relaxed city life with parks nearby. You can easily walk to Riverfront Park along the Susquehanna River, the Capital Area Greenbelt walking trail, and Italian Lake.
Uptown was mostly built after cars became common. This means it has longer streets, alleys behind houses with separate garages, and shopping areas with large parking lots.
Historic Places in Uptown
Uptown is home to three important historic sites. These places are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This means they are recognized for their special history.
Cool Places to See
Uptown has many interesting spots to visit. These places offer fun and history for everyone.
- Camp Curtin: A historic site from the Civil War era.
- Front Street Corridor Mansions: Beautiful old houses along the river.
- Obelisk: A tall monument honoring veterans.
- Old William Penn High School: An important building from the past.
- Peace Garden: A quiet and peaceful green space.
- Pennsylvania Governor's Residence: Where the state's governor lives.
- Riverfront Park/Capital Area Greenbelt: Great places for walking, biking, and enjoying nature.
- Zembo Shrine Temple: A unique building with interesting architecture.
- Scottish Rite Cathedral: Another impressive building in the area.
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Example of 20th century architecture
