Simon Cameron House, Historic mansion in Harrisburg, US.
The Simon Cameron House features mortared limestone walls, a side gable roof, and Victorian details including a porch with fluted columns at 219 South Front Street.
Built in 1766 by John Harris Jr., the house transformed from a family residence to the Pennsylvania Female College in 1853 before Simon Cameron acquired it.
The Historical Society of Dauphin County received the mansion and family items in 1941, converting the property into an educational museum for public access.
The mansion maintains regular visiting hours for guided tours, allowing visitors to explore the architecture and learn about Pennsylvania's political history through exhibits.
The building changed its function multiple times, from a private residence to a college and later became the summer home of a United States Secretary of War.
Location: Harrisburg
Architects: John Harris, Jr.
GPS coordinates: 40.25667,-76.87889
Latest update: March 4, 2025 23:31
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