Uptown (Harrisburg)
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Uptown is the only neighborhood in Harrisburg completely developed in the 20th century. Bordered by the Susquehanna River to the West, Maclay Street to the South, North 7th Street to the East and Susquehanna Township to the north, the neighborhood is home to many beautiful mansions along Front Street and Italian Lake
as well as moderated sized homes bursting with the character of early 20th century architecture. After being devastated in 1972 by the flooding of Hurricane Agnes, the neighborhood slipped into a moderate decline. Since then new homeowners have moved in, made some improvements, causing property values to increase dramatically through the beginning of the 21st century. With the Susquehanna River and Italian Lake within walking distance, Uptown Harrisburg is a beautiful example of relaxed, urban living. While there have been instances of minor crime mostly at or near the boundaries of the neighborhood, Uptown is one of the most desirable and sought after neighborhoods for professionals and families.
Italian Lake (Harrisburg)
Italian Lake Park is a public park located at 3rd and Division Streets in the Uptown neighborhood of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.-History:The 9.5 acre park was restored to its mid-century grandeur in the 1980s. The lake is surrounded by antique-style streetlights, textured walkways, and formal gardens...
as well as moderated sized homes bursting with the character of early 20th century architecture. After being devastated in 1972 by the flooding of Hurricane Agnes, the neighborhood slipped into a moderate decline. Since then new homeowners have moved in, made some improvements, causing property values to increase dramatically through the beginning of the 21st century. With the Susquehanna River and Italian Lake within walking distance, Uptown Harrisburg is a beautiful example of relaxed, urban living. While there have been instances of minor crime mostly at or near the boundaries of the neighborhood, Uptown is one of the most desirable and sought after neighborhoods for professionals and families.
Places of Note
- Camp CurtinCamp CurtinCamp Curtin was a military training camp in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, during the American Civil War.When news of the bombardment and subsequent surrender of Fort Sumter in Charleston, South Carolina reached Washington, D.C. on April 14, 1861, President Abraham Lincoln called for 75,000 volunteers...
- Front Street Corridor Mansions
- ObeliskDauphin County Veteran's Memorial ObeliskInspired by the classic Roman/Egyptian obelisk form, Dauphin County Veteran's Memorial Obelisk was originally erected in the middle of a park located at the North Second and State Streets intersection of downtown Harrisburg, Pennsylvania from 1866 to 1876 as a tribute to Dauphin County’s Civil War...
- Old William Penn High School
- Peace Garden
- Pennsylvania Governor's MansionPennsylvania Governor's MansionThe Pennsylvania Governor's Mansion is the official residence of the Governor of Pennsylvania and his family, in the Uptown neighborhood of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. It was built from 1966 to 1968 and designed by George M. Ewing, owner of an architectural firm in Philadelphia.The Mansion is home to...
- Riverfront ParkRiverfront Park (Harrisburg)Riverfront Park is a public park in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.The park runs parallel to the Susquehanna River between the shoreline and Front Street from Vaughn Street South to Paxton Street. Riverfront Park offers picturesque views of the river, City Island, Wormleysburg and Blue Mountain in the...
/Capital Area GreenbeltCapital Area GreenbeltThe Capital Area Greenbelt is a long green belt around urbanized portions of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, linking many city neighborhoods, parks and open spaces. For several miles, between Shipoke and Uptown, the Greenbelt follows the east bank of the Susquehanna River... - Zembo Shrine Temple
- Scottish Rite Cathedral