National Historic Landmark

Pennsylvania State Capitol Complex (Boundary Revision)

Harrisburg, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania
Listed
February 27, 2013
Type
District
Period
Listed
Ref No.
13000287

About this property

The Pennsylvania State Capitol Complex is a large complex of state government buildings in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, United States. Set on more than 50 acres (20 ha) of downtown Harrisburg, it includes the Pennsylvania State Capitol and a landscaped park environment with monuments, memorials, and other government buildings. It is bounded on the north by Forster Street, the east by North 7th Street, the south by Walnut Street, and the west by North 3rd Street. Most of this area (bounded on the north by North Street) is a National Historic Landmark District, recognized in 2013 as a fully realized example of the City Beautiful movement landscape and planning design of Arnold Brunner.

Location

Harrisburg, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania
40.26569, -76.87998
Sources

Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).

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When was Pennsylvania State Capitol Complex (Boundary Revision) listed on the National Register?

Pennsylvania State Capitol Complex (Boundary Revision) was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on February 27, 2013.

What type of historic resource is Pennsylvania State Capitol Complex (Boundary Revision)?

Pennsylvania State Capitol Complex (Boundary Revision) is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.

Is Pennsylvania State Capitol Complex (Boundary Revision) a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. Pennsylvania State Capitol Complex (Boundary Revision) has been designated a National Historic Landmark (NHL), the highest level of federal recognition for historic properties in the United States.

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