Harris Switch Tower

Harris Switch Tower, also known as HG Tower or Harris Tower, is an interlocking tower in , in the . The tower was built in 1929 by the Pennsylvania Railroad and remained in operation until it was closed in 1991 by Amtrak.
Wikipedia
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  • Type: Building
  • Description: interlocking tower in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
  • Also known as: “Harris Tower”
  • Address: 637 Walnut Street, Harrisburg, PA 17101

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Pennsylvania Capitol and State Museum of Pennsylvania.

Town hall
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The Pennsylvania State Capitol is the seat of government for the U.S. state of located in downtown Harrisburg. The building was designed by architect Joseph Miller Huston in 1902 and completed in 1906 in a Beaux-Arts style with decorative Renaissance themes throughout. is situated 1,400 feet west of Harris Switch Tower.

Museum
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The is a non-profit history museum at 300 North Street in downtown , United States. It is run by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission to preserve and interpret the Commonwealth's history and culture. is situated 1,800 feet west of Harris Switch Tower.

Museum
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The is located in . It present exhibits related to science and the performing arts, and also offers a digital cinema. is situated 1,700 feet southwest of Harris Switch Tower.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include SoMa and Summit Terrace.

Neighborhood
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, or South of Market Street, is a neighborhood in Downtown around South Third Street, bounded by Market to the north, 3rd to the west, Chestnut to the south, and 4th to the east.

Neighborhood
is a historic neighborhood within the Central section of . It is bound by State Street, North Thirteenth Street, Bailey Street, North Twelfth Street, and Royal Terrace.

Neighborhood
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The is a municipal historic district and neighborhood within recognized by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission.

Harris Switch Tower

Latitude
40.2651° or 40° 15′ 54″ north
Longitude
-76.87896° or 76° 52′ 44″ west
Open location code
87G5748C+2C
Open­Street­Map ID
way 219919531
Open­Street­Map feature
building=­yes
Wiki­data ID
Q12059586
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Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include State Street Bridge Pylon and Forum Building / State Library.

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Explore places such as Forum Place and Walnut Substation.

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