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Harrisburg Transportation Center

| March 26, 2011

This post concludes the look at the main Harrisburg railroad station by presenting some photos showing how the station has been preserved and restored and is now utilized as the Harrisburg Transportation Center.  Previous posts on this subject were “Harrisburg – Crossroads of the Union” and “Harrisburg – Old Pennsylvania Railroad Station.”

Harrisburg – Old Pennsylvania Railroad Station

| March 25, 2011

In the post yesterday, the historical marker, “Harrisburg – Crossroads of the Union,” which is in front of the historic Harrisburg Transportation Center, was discussed.  Today, the other marker, “Old Pennsylvania Railroad Station,” will be presented.  Since this marker traces the history of the railroad stations at this site, some background will be given on […]

Harrisburg – Crossroads of the Union

| March 24, 2011

Just outside the current Harrisburg Transportation Center, there are two historical markers recognizing the history of rail transportation in Harrisburg and the historical nature of the site.  In today’s post, one of the markers will be examined.  In tomorrow’s post, the other marker will be discussed along with some additional thoughts about the role of […]