Mechanicsburg Commercial Historic District (Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania) Explained

Mechanicsburg Commercial Historic District
Nrhp Type:hd
Nocat:yes
Coordinates:40.2128°N -77.0092°W
Architect:Multiple
Architecture:Late Victorian, Georgian
Added:April 21, 1983
Refnum:83002232

The Mechanicsburg Commercial Historic District is a national historic district located at Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.[1] The district includes 91 contributing buildings in the central business district of Mechanicsburg. Most of the contributing buildings date to the 19th century and includes notable examples of the Late Victorian and Georgian styles. Notable buildings include two churches, two banks, and the police department.[2]

It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1983.

History

The Mechanicsburg Commercial Historic District was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1983.

Notable buildings

The Mechanicsburg Commercial Historic District encompasses 91 contributing buildings in the central business district of Mechanicsburg. Most of the contributing buildings date to the 19th century and includes notable examples of the Late Victorian and Georgian styles. Notable buildings include two churches, two banks, and the police department.[3]

Notes and References

  1. "The National Register of Historic Places in Cumberland County." Carlisle, Pennsylvania: Cumberland County Historical Society, retrieved online August 18, 2019.
  2. Web site: National Historic Landmarks & National Register of Historic Places in Pennsylvania. CRGIS: Cultural Resources Geographic Information System. Searchable database. Note: This includes Web site: [{{NRHP-PA|H000803_01H.pdf}} National Register of Historic Places Inventory Nomination Form: Mechanicsburg Commercial Historic District]. 2012-01-21. Susan G. Lott. PDF. 1983.
  3. Web site: National Historic Landmarks & National Register of Historic Places in Pennsylvania. CRGIS: Cultural Resources Geographic Information System. Searchable database. Note: This includes Web site: [{{NRHP-PA|H000803_01H.pdf}} National Register of Historic Places Inventory Nomination Form: Mechanicsburg Commercial Historic District]. 2012-01-21. Susan G. Lott. PDF. 1983.