To Learn More About Harrisburg History

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In addition to sharing a recent walking tour of Harrisburg's Capitol Complex (see June 12 Trailheads post), 2015 Keystone Summer Intern Corine Lehigh also recommends the following:

State Historical Markers are located throughout the area identifying specific areas of historic significance.

The PA State Archives is also a great place to learn about the history of Harrisburg, as there are several manuscript groups that include pictures of the old city.

Also check out the following books, specifically about Harrisburg:
  • Donchoo, Dr. George P. Harrisburg and Dauphin County. Harrisburg: Telegraph Press, 1925.
  • Donchoo, Dr. George P. Harrisburg, The City Beautiful, Romantic and Historic. Harrisburg: Telegraph Press, 1927.
  • Inglewood, Marian. Then and Now in Harrisburg. Harrisburg: Telegraph Press, 1925.
  • Steinmetz, Richard, Sr. and Hoffsawmer, Robert. This Was Harrisburg. Harrisburg: Stackpole Books, 1976.
  • Wolf, Pamela. “A Developmental History of Harrisburg,” Harrisburg Historic Sites Survey, Phase I Report, 1981.