Lewisburg Historic District

Lewisburg Historic District is an area with over 800 buildings made of brick and stone that were built from the late 1700s through the mid-1900s. The buildings spread across a large area along the Susquehanna River and form a connected historical settlement.

The oldest houses date from the 1770s, while most of the buildings were constructed between 1780 and 1860. The neighborhood was officially recognized as a historic district in 1985 to preserve these structures for the future.

The architecture displays different styles like Federal, Greek Revival, and Italianate, showing how taste changed over generations. Visitors can spot these differences in the details of facades and decorative elements as they walk through the streets.

The best way to explore the district is on foot, since the buildings are close together and details are best seen up close. On most days the weather is mild enough for a long walk, and there are plenty of sidewalks to navigate safely through the streets.

The area includes parts of Bucknell University campus, where buildings consistently use brick with cream-colored trim. This consistency in materials creates a unified look that sets it apart from the more varied style mix found in other parts of the district.