Pennsylvania State Arsenal

Pennsylvania State Arsenal (1874-19??) - Built in 1874 to replace an existing Arsenal building in Harrisburg, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. In use as the State Public Works Complex. Pennsylvania State Arsenal Marker Pennsylvania State Arsenal Tower Detail 1874 Pennsylvania State Arsenal Building History The original State Arsenal in Harrisburg was erected in 1817 on Capitol hill just south of the site of the original brick statehouse. In 1874 a larger facility was built at the current location, further from the Capitol and on higher ground. The new, larger, arsenal was built with a central tower fronting a large two story building. The original tower and building was topped with a mansard roof in the style of the times. The original appearance seemed somewhat disproportionate with the central tower dominating the building. In 1914, the building portion of the structure was replaced by the present three story building. The current structure has crenellated parapets, creating a more fortress-like appearance. The original mansard roof on both the tower and the building were removed. Current Status One roadside marker on Herr Street in front of the Arsenal Building. Currently the State Public Works Complex in Harrisburg, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania Location: 18th and Herr Streets, Harrisburg, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. Maps & Images Lat: 40.277136 Long: -76.86666 Multi Maps from ACME Maps from Bing Maps from Google Elevation: 400' Sources: Links: Historical Marker Database - Pennsylvania State Arsenal Visited: 19 Apr 2012 Pennsylvania State Arsenal Picture Gallery Click on the picture to see a larger version. Contribute additional pictures - the more the better!