Simon Cameron House
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John Harris - Simon Cameron House | |
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John Harris-Simon Cameron House, November 2010 | |
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| Location | 219 S. Front St., Harrisburg, Pennsylvania |
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| Coordinates | 40°15′24″N 76°52′44″W / 40.25667°N 76.87889°WCoordinates: 40°15′24″N 76°52′44″W / 40.25667°N 76.87889°W |
| Area | less than one acre |
| Built | 1766[1] |
| Architect | John Harris, Jr. |
| Architectural style | Georgian |
| NRHP Reference # | 73001620[2] |
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| Added to NRHP | September 20, 1973[2] |
| Designated NHL | May 15, 1975[3] |
| Designated PHMC | August 23, 1946[4] |
Simon Cameron House, also known as John Harris Mansion and the Harris-Cameron Mansion is a site in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. The structure is one of the oldest buildings in Harrisburg and has undergone numerous additions and significant renovations since it was first constructed in 1766.[1] The house and family items were donated to the Historical Society of Dauphin County in 1941 and, along with a research library, is open for tours Monday through Thursday, at 1:00, 2:00, and 3:00 p.m.
It was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1975. It is located in the Harrisburg Historic District.[3]
See also
- National Register of Historic Places listings in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania
- List of the oldest buildings in Pennsylvania
References
- 1 2 John Harris-Simon Cameron Mansion History Dauphin County Historical Society, Retrieved January 21, 2011.
- 1 2 Staff (2010-07-09). "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service.
- 1 2 "John Harris Mansion". National Historic Landmark summary listing. National Park Service. Retrieved 2008-02-08.
- ↑ "John Harris Mansion - PHMC Historical Markers". Historical Marker Database. Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission. Retrieved December 20, 2013.
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