Old Uptown Historic District

The Old Uptown Historic District is a residential neighborhood in Harrisburg with Renaissance Revival and other period architecture throughout its streets. It spans multiple blocks and is defined by the detailed facades and design choices on its buildings, which show careful craftsmanship and design skill.

The neighborhood grew in the late 1800s and early 1900s as wealthy residents built grand homes with Italianate, Queen Anne, and Romanesque elements. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1990 to protect these architectural treasures from its growth period.

The neighborhood shows how wealthy families lived here during Harrisburg's growth, with ornate facades on many homes that speak to their status and taste. Different architectural styles appear across the streets, reflecting periods when various owners built or redesigned their properties.

The neighborhood is located between Reily and Maclay streets and can be explored on foot, with architecture visible from the street. Visitors should know that renovation work is happening in parts of the area, so some houses may have construction around them.

Many visitors overlook that the Simon Cameron School here combines architectural history with school use, showing how much care went into all building types. The building stands today as proof that the same design attention applied to public structures as to homes.