Capitol District (Harrisburg, Pennsylvania)

Capitol District
Neighborhood of Harrisburg
Second and State Streets in front of the Capitol building
Second and State Streets in front of the Capitol building
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Coordinates: 40°16′01″N 76°52′52″W / 40.267°N 76.881°W / 40.267; -76.881
Country United States
StatePennsylvania
CountyDauphin County
CityHarrisburg
Area code(s)717 and 223

The Capitol District is a neighborhood adjacent to the state capitol in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. It is delineated by Forster St. to the North, Walnut St. to the South, 3rd St. to the East, and the Susquehanna River to the west.[1] This neighborhood borders the large Pennsylvania State Capitol Complex and has easy access to the Downtown Harrisburg. The Capital District is home to Saint Patrick's Cathedral, St. Stephen's Episcopal Cathedral, State Museum of Pennsylvania, the historic Harrisburg Area YMCA building, many beautiful houses, and several small bistros.

References

  1. ^ City of Harrisburg (2004). "Map of Capitol District" (PDF). harrisburgpa.gov/. Archived from the original (PDF) on September 27, 2007. Retrieved 2006-12-28.

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