Hart Building, listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Lycoming County, Pennsylvania
The Hart Building is a commercial structure in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, built in 1895 and located at the corner of West 3rd and Court Street. The three-story brick structure features decorative pressed bricks, terra cotta tiles, carved stone details, and a metal cornice, reflecting the care taken in its construction.
The building was designed by architect Amos S. Wagner in 1895 and constructed with a steel frame, a modern technique at that time. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1984, securing its status as a preserved landmark of Williamsport's late industrial era.
The Hart Building originally housed the Hart Brothers clothing store, which was part of Williamsport's street commerce. The large ground floor windows were designed as display space, reflecting how shoppers of that era browsed storefronts.
The building sits at a street corner, making it easy to spot from multiple angles while walking through downtown. Its location on West 3rd Street places it conveniently within the historic district, requiring no special navigation to find.
The building was constructed with a steel frame in 1895, a relatively new technique at that time that set it apart from traditional masonry construction. This innovation allowed larger windows and greater structural stability, giving it advantages that other buildings of the era did not yet possess.
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