Downtown Harrisburg in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Harrisburg Station and Trainshed

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., April 1, 2026

1. Harrisburg Station and Trainshed NHL Marker

Currently inside waiting area; possibly moved from exterior since original entry

Inscription. Harrisburg Station and Trainshed has been designated a National Historic Landmark This site possesses national significance in commemorating the history of the United States of America 1983 National Park Service United States Department of the Interior

Erected 1983 by National Park Service.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Railroads & Streetcars. In addition, it is included in the National Historic Landmarks series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1885.

Location. 40° 15.726′ N, 76° 52.698′ W. Marker is in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, in Dauphin County. It is in Downtown Harrisburg. It is on Aberdeen Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Harrisburg PA 17101, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in South-Central Pennsylvania, specifically in Pennsylvania Dutch Country,

and in the Susquehanna Valley.

It is also in the American Northeast

and in the Mid-Atlantic.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

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Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy

and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Ground Breakers / Footsteps on the Bethel Trail (within shouting distance of this marker); Old Pennsylvania Railroad Station (within shouting distance of this marker); Presidential Convention (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Zion Lutheran Church (about 400 feet away); Maurice K. Goddard (about 400 feet away); Mulberry Street Bridge (about 400 feet away); 333 Market Street (about 500 feet away); William Seel Building (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Harrisburg.

Regarding Harrisburg Station and Trainshed. National Register Statement of Significance:

The Penn Central Railroad Station is the third station built by the Pennsylvania Railroad at its present location in Harrisburg. The original station was built in 1837, the second station in 1857, and the present station during the years 1885-1887. During this period, Harrisburg had become a major railroad center,

Harrisburg Station and Trainshed Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Charles Berman, June 7, 2019

2. Harrisburg Station and Trainshed Marker

located at the foot of the Allegheny Mountains. The Pennsylvania Railroad undertook numerous construction projects to improve passenger and freight service and the passenger station and sheds are the most important of the few structures remaining from the years when Harrisburg was a major stop along the Main Line.

The train sheds are particularly significant. When constructed, they were among the largest train sheds of the period, and presently, they are among the few train sheds in existence. The Fink roof truss is perhaps even more rare, particularly with the use of wooden members in conjunction with steel.

Also see . . .
1. Harrisburg Station. (Submitted on June 21, 2024, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland.)
2. Harrisburg Station and Sheds National Register Nomination Form. (Submitted on August 27, 2026, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.)

Harrisburg Station and Trainshed NHL Certificate image. Click for full size.

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., April 1, 2026

3. Harrisburg Station and Trainshed NHL Certificate

Inside waiting area

Harrisburg Station Fireplace image. Click for full size.

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., April 1, 2026

4. Harrisburg Station Fireplace

With PRR inset

Credits. This page was last revised on August 27, 2026. It was originally submitted on June 7, 2024, by Charles Berman of Binghamton, New York. This page has been viewed 279 times since then and 37 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on August 27, 2026, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. 2. submitted on June 7, 2024, by Charles Berman of Binghamton, New York. 3, 4. submitted on August 27, 2026, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.