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36: 780: 1868: 1880: 79:, was among the first Europeans to scout the land. Once the Native Americans began to fear the settlers, Bisaillon acted as a principal interpreter at Indian conferences, and would relocate with the remaining French traders to 1250:
2022 Final payment of $ 125.6 million in debt (including interest) incurred by former mayor Stephen Reed in 1997 from Series D and F bonds was finally repaid after 25 years, setting the City up to be debt free the following
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1950 89,554 people live in Harrisburg: Largest Standard Metropolitan Area population in city's history. Harrisburg Standard Metropolitan Area (SMA), consisting of Cumberland and Dauphin counties, was first
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1939 July 16: Buses replace trolleys in Harrisburg. The last Harrisburg Railways Trolley closed. A fleet of 135 buses remained under the Harrisburg Railways Company.
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Urban renewal leads to the elimination of streets and houses around Midtown and Fox Ridge between North Sixth and Seventh streets for commercial redevelopment.
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to separately house its new Community Services Division and created new Community Service Aide positions in continued efforts to improve community policing.
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Following a term change by the Bureau of the Budget (present-day Office of Management and Budget), the Harrisburg SMA became the Harrisburg Standard
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2013 Receiver Lynch released his comprehensive voluntary plan and it was enacted, where the budget became balanced again in the late 2010s.
1904: 1540: 1262:, nearest to 6th Street, in the early morning hours of July 10, 2023 causing major damage to the roof and a loss of the building contents. 1914: 1848: 1192:(Cumberland, Dauphin, and Perry counties) and the Lebanon Metropolitan Statistical Area (Lebanon County); both MSAs together form the 1853: 1135:
1969 Protests and turmoil referred to as the "race riots" occur in the summer amid racial tensions among black and white communities
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of John Harris, Jr., and later Lincoln's first Secretary of War Simon Cameron becomes home of Historical Society of Dauphin County.
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1869 Historical Society of Dauphin County is founded by leading citizens at a meeting in Market Square Presbyterian Church.
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1996 Collapse of the West Shore portion of the Walnut Street Bridge as a result of rising flood waters from the
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begins starting with the elimination of Cumberland Street east of Third Street, Hay Street, and Montgomery Streets.
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1961 Harrisburg Expressway opened: Paxton Street to Hampden Township on the West Shore, via the John Harris Bridge.
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1867 Pennsylvania Steel Works, south of Harrisburg, was first in the US to produce steel ingots on order.
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The Jackson-Lick projects, consisting of the C. Sylvester Jackson and Alton W. Lick towers, are built.
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strategy for Harrisburg to eliminate pedestrian fatalities through more intelligent street planning.
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1939-73 Bus service continued but riders lessened due to more auto ownership (Capitol Area Transit).
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1983 Harrisburg SMSA renamed the Harrisburg–Lebanon–Carlisle Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA);
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1892 End of the horse-drawn trolley. The second streetcar company was formed: Line to Steelton –
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Population of the 100 Largest Cities and Other Urban Places in the United States: 1790 to 1990
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Illustrated history of the commonwealth of pennsylvania, civil, political : from its ...
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The Harrisburg-York-Lebanon urban agglomeration area is defined for the first time, linking
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1875 Harrisburg and Middletown Omnibus Co. was organized to bring passengers to the trolley.
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The trolley company changed to Harrisburg Railways Company and remained in use until 1973.
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1934 Bethesda Mission acquires building at 611 Reily Street from the PA Railroad YMCA.
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1822 Original Harrisburg State Capitol building completed (started 1818; burned Feb 1897)
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1964 Commonwealth of PA razed the Forster Street Branch YMCA for government expansion
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Aircraft manufacturer Aircraft and Marine Products (AMP) moves to Harrisburg (now
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service replaces trolley on the Carlisle to Mechanicsburg line west of the river.
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YMCA Pennsylvania Railroad Branch established; moved to 611 Reily Street in 1903.
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1766 John Harris, Jr.. constructs a permanent stone home, still standing at
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Public bus service acquired by the city from the Harrisburg Railways Company.
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Harrisburg industrializes: the coming of factories to an American Community
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Life by the moving road : an illustrated history of greater Harrisburg
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The former Forster Street Branch YMCA occupies the newly constructed
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service: Served Steelton, Allison Hill, expanded areas in Harrisburg.
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Three trolley lines replaced by buses: Ten buses placed in service.
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2011 After filing for bankruptcy, a state-appointed receiver (
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opened: First planned neighborhood in Harrisburg and central PA.
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1894 Trolley service crossed the Walnut Street “Peoples Bridge”.
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1956 Old Central Iron and Steel demolished for the anticipated
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City Beautiful continues, raises money with bonds (Eggert 338).
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Decline in trolley ridership began on both sides of the river.
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Share of the Harrisburg Railways Company, issued 15. July 1916
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opens to help traffic to west shore. Forster Street widened.
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1947 Merchant's and Men's Mutual Insurance moves to Front St.
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Dock Street and several streets are razed and 150 houses in
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built in Harrisburg: One of the largest institutions in town
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After upset in the primary elections over long-time mayor
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African-American YMCA branch builds Forster Street Branch.
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established at the Market Square Church (formerly English
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and is the oldest structure in what is now city limits in
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Historic governor's mansion demolished for a parking lot.
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1938 All remaining trolley lines on west shore abandoned.
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The transit company reorganized as "Harrisburg Railways".
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This is a timeline of the major events in the history of
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HVLS ceiling fan tore through the brick building of the
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1974 Construction of the Cumberland Court apartments in
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Pennsylvania History: A Journal of Mid-Atlantic Studies
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2003 MSA split into two separate metropolitan areas –
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1897 Original Harrisburg State Capitol building burned.
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1893 First office building opens, the Dauphin Building.
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RR Bridge goes into operation; would burn down in 1841.
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1861-65 City played active role in the Civil War; see
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1865-73 Expanded trolley lines (Capitol Area Transit)
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Market Street Bridge widened from two lanes to four.
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City's first skyscraper built: United Trust Company.
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1904 100 passenger trains stop in the city each day.
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Harrisburg City Library opens on Market Square site.
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Central Iron Works new plant built by Charles Bailey
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1837 Harrisburg's first railroad (RR) station built.
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1836 First train enters Harrisburg, operated by the
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City Beautiful related projects, costing $ 250,000.
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U.S. Census lists 1,376 dwellings and 7,834 people.
1336:The Pennsylvania Magazine of History and Biography 1056:builds branch in Mechanicsburg, west of the river. 287:1853 Central Iron Works established in Harrisburg. 1326: 1324: 1194:Harrisburg–Carlisle metropolitan statistical area 1190:Harrisburg–Carlisle metropolitan statistical area 651:calls for modern improvements and beautification. 215:1833 Harrisburg Nail Works opens across the river 127:The Harrisburgh Journal and the Weekly Advertiser 1896: 921:1931 Pennsylvania's Canal era ends (1792–1931). 854:1919 African-American YMCA branch established. 473:First lighting plant installed in Harrisburg by 104:1740 The Parson John Elder house is built for 1384: 733:built in the place of the old Camelback Bridge. 1321: 702:Damaged Camelback bridge removed and replaced. 671:Camelback Bridge partially destroyed by flood. 284:1852 Harrisburg Cotton Manufacturing Co built. 1708: 1243:2020 Mayor Eric Papenfuse restructured the 744:1906 New State Capitol building dedicated. 361:West Harrisburg Market Company is formed by 1447:"History of Transit in the Harrisburg Area" 1305:"Parson John Elder House Historical Marker" 736:First motion picture theater in Harrisburg. 1715: 1701: 931:YMCA Central Branch opens on Front Street. 1687:Harrisburg: renaissance of a capital city 1362: 176:1818 Construction begins on the original 1910:Timelines of cities in the United States 778: 481:1885 Harrisburg's Centennial celebration 34: 1689:(Historic Harrisburg Association, 2000) 857:1920 The last trolleys were acquired. 581:, and along Simpson Ferry Road towards 448:City troops guard the arsenal upon the 234:Harrisburg, Mount Joy, and Lancaster RR 186:First bridge built at Harrisburg: The " 14: 1897: 1722: 1463: 1440: 1438: 1436: 1434: 1432: 1430: 1428: 1426: 512:New Cumberland County bridge is built. 1696: 1424: 1422: 1420: 1418: 1416: 1414: 1412: 1410: 1408: 1406: 1206:, first female and first black mayor 1130:Branch YMCA on 2135 North 6th Street. 1009:Pennsylvania national insurance group 796:is completed on the Susquehanna River 332:Swatara (McCormack) Furnace built in 252:appointed Jonas K. Rudy as the first 125:1789 Harrisburg's first Newspaper, 60:was recorded making contact with the 1879: 1278: 1226:) took control of the City finances. 1138:1972 Severe flooding resulting from 434:First street in Harrisburg is paved. 376:Harrisburg in the American Civil War 145:, is first printed and published by 18:Timeline of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 1905:History of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 577:1896 Streetcar service expanded to 507:Harrisburg Central Railroad Station 31:History of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 24: 1915:Pennsylvania history-related lists 1662: 1403: 772:1912 Riverwalk construction begun. 25: 1926: 1254:2023 A severe fire caused by a 509:) built on site of the first two. 227:Dauphin Deposit Bank established. 1878: 1867: 1866: 1453:. Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, USA. 851:constructed (demolished in 1973) 416:1866 Paxton Rolling Mills built. 50: 1633: 1608: 1583: 1558: 1466:"Before the City Was Beautiful" 1182: 1176:North American blizzard of 1996 1046:demolished for the anticipated 683:elected mayor on reform ticket. 637: 339:Much larger RR station is built 155: 1533: 1512: 1457: 1378: 1297: 1272: 868:has 235,000 visitors per year. 195:The Pennsylvania Intelligencer 13: 1: 1498:10.5325/pennhistory.87.1.0092 1482:10.5325/pennhistory.87.1.0092 1445:Capital Area Transit (2012). 1391:. American Historical Press. 1266: 1148:Urban renewal demolished the 1107:added to the Harrisburg SMSA. 1066:Metropolitan Statistical Area 923:Harrisburg Symphony Orchestra 541:Second bridge completed: the 450:Great Railroad Strike of 1877 429:Horse-drawn passenger railway 190:" (a wooden, covered bridge). 1011:moves to new HQ on Derry St. 878:station begins to broadcast. 711:Trolley service expanded to 600:) lines expanded to include 7: 1245:Harrisburg Bureau of Police 39:1889 Map of Harrisburg City 10: 1931: 1374:, U.S. Census Bureau, 1998 832:takes over PA Steel Co in 756:Bellevue Park neighborhood 497:then expanded to Steelton. 397:established nearby: Large 210:Cumberland Valley Railroad 75:, located at the mouth of 28: 1862: 1819: 1733: 993:Dauphin County Courthouse 630:counted in Harrisburg by 365:, which would become the 161:1812 Harrisburg becomes 71:Late 1600s French trader 1464:Barton, Michael (2020). 1385:Barton, Michael (1998). 820:workers to Harrisburg's 530:market houses torn down. 493:Single horse trolley to 461:installed in Harrisburg. 64:while journeying up the 45:Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 1681:excerpt and text search 1210:took office in January. 1123:on former Olmstead AFB. 1095:Olmstead Air Force Base 645:City Beautiful Movement 269:built (Porter Furnace). 1570:Vision Zero Harrisburg 1279:Egle, William (1883). 784: 334:South Hanover township 279:State Lunatic Hospital 121:219 South Front Street 40: 1527:Penn State Harrisburg 782: 143:The Oracle of Dauphin 62:Susquehannock Indians 38: 1451:Capital Area Transit 1342:(3): 251–255. 1886. 1085:on the river opened. 1020:Harvey Taylor Bridge 807:City library opened. 731:Market Street Bridge 543:Walnut Street Bridge 348:train in Harrisburg. 296:Pennsylvania Patriot 1566:"About the Project" 1520:"Campus Fact Sheet" 1260:Broad Street Market 901:built: part of the 899:State Street Bridge 488:Chamber of Commerce 410:makes rails for RR. 367:Broad Street Market 316:from Harrisburg to 262:Harrisburg's first 224:opens at Harrisburg 1668:Eggert, Gerald G. 1083:John Harris Bridge 1048:John Harris Bridge 1034:John Harris Bridge 785: 656:Pennsylvania Canal 626:1898 33 different 555:Mulberry St Bridge 363:William K. Verbeke 222:Pennsylvania Canal 200:Population: 2,990. 167:seat of government 139:begins (1792–1931) 100:Yorkshire, England 58:Captain John Smith 41: 1892: 1891: 1791:Metropolitan area 1234:Eric R. Papenfuse 1208:Linda D. Thompson 1171:added to the MSA. 1150:Penn-Harris Hotel 849:Penn-Harris Hotel 598:Susquehanna River 248:1847 President 243:Cumberland County 149:and John W. Allen 66:Susquehanna River 16:(Redirected from 1922: 1882: 1881: 1870: 1869: 1834:Bureau of Police 1727: 1717: 1710: 1703: 1694: 1693: 1672:(1993) 412 pages 1657: 1656: 1654: 1652: 1637: 1631: 1630: 1628: 1627: 1612: 1606: 1605: 1603: 1602: 1587: 1581: 1580: 1578: 1577: 1562: 1556: 1555: 1553: 1552: 1537: 1531: 1530: 1524: 1516: 1510: 1509: 1461: 1455: 1454: 1442: 1401: 1400: 1382: 1376: 1375: 1366: 1360: 1359: 1328: 1319: 1318: 1316: 1315: 1301: 1295: 1294: 1276: 1224:William B. Lynch 1152:(built in 1918). 910:Great Depression 675:Rockville Bridge 519:electric trolley 505:New RR station ( 401:training ground. 188:Camelback Bridge 178:capitol building 96:John Harris, Sr. 21: 1930: 1929: 1925: 1924: 1923: 1921: 1920: 1919: 1895: 1894: 1893: 1888: 1858: 1854:School district 1821:City government 1815: 1729: 1725: 1721: 1675:Ries, Linda A. 1665: 1663:Further reading 1660: 1650: 1648: 1639: 1638: 1634: 1625: 1623: 1614: 1613: 1609: 1600: 1598: 1589: 1588: 1584: 1575: 1573: 1564: 1563: 1559: 1550: 1548: 1539: 1538: 1534: 1522: 1518: 1517: 1513: 1462: 1458: 1443: 1404: 1383: 1379: 1368: 1367: 1363: 1330: 1329: 1322: 1313: 1311: 1303: 1302: 1298: 1291: 1277: 1273: 1269: 1204:Stephen R. 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Index

Timeline of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
History of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
Captain John Smith
Susquehannock Indians
Susquehanna River
Peter Bisaillon
Paxton Creek
Ohio
Harrisburg
trading post
John Harris, Sr.
Yorkshire, England
John Elder
Paxtang
East Harrisburg
219 South Front Street
canal era
John Wyeth
State Capital
seat of government
Pennsylvania
capitol building
Camelback Bridge
Cumberland Valley Railroad
Pennsylvania Canal
Harrisburg, Mount Joy, and Lancaster RR
Cumberland County
James K. Polk

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