Hotels In Harrisburg

“During the first part of the 19th century, Harrisburg was a notable stopping place along the Underground Railroad, as escaped slaves would be transported across the Susquehanna River and were often fed and given supplies before heading north towards Canada. The assembling here of the Harrisburg Convention in 1827 led to the passage of the high protective-tariff bill of 1828. In 1839, Harrison and Tyler were nominated for President of the United States at the first national convention of the Whig Party of the United States, which was held in Harrisburg. By the 1830s Harrisburg was part of the Pennsylvania canal system and an important railroad center as well. Steel and iron became dominant industries. Steel and other industries continued to play a major role in the local economy throughout the latter part of the 19th century. The city was the center of enormous railroad traffic and supported large furnaces, rolling mills, and machine shops. The Pennsylvania Steel Company plant, which opened in nearby Steelton in 1866, was the first in the country; later operated by Bethlehem Steel.”

American Civil War

Main article: Harrisburg in the American Civil War
During the American Civil War, Harrisburg was a significant training center for the Union Army, with tens of thousands of troops passing through Camp Curtin. It was also a major rail center for the Union and a vital link between the Atlantic coast and the Midwest, with several railroads running through the city and spanning the Susquehanna River. As a result of this importance, it was a target of General Robert E. Lee’s Army of Northern Virginia during its two invasions. The first time during the 1862 Maryland Campaign, when Lee planned to capture the city after taking Harpers Ferry, West Virginia, but was prevented from doing so by the Battle of Antietam and his subsequent retreat back into Virginia. The second attempt was made during the Gettysburg Campaign in 1863 and was more substantial. A short skirmish took place in June 1863 at Sporting Hill, just 2 miles west of Harrisburg. This is considered by many to be the northern-most battle of the Civil War.

Early 20th century to present

In the early 20th century, several Harrisburg residents became involved in the City Beautiful movement. Mira Lloyd Dock and Horace McFarland advocated urban improvements which were influenced by European urban planning design and the World’s Columbian Exposition. Specifically, their efforts greatly enlarged the Harrisburg park system, creating Riverfront Park, Reservoir Park, the Italian Lake and Wildwood Park. In addition, schemes were undertaken for the burial of electric wires, the creation of a modern sanitary sewer system, and the beautification of an expanded Capitol complex.(source:wikipedia)

Sheraton Hershey Hotel Harrisburg (Pennsylvania)
Address: 4650 Lindle Road, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania United States

Holiday Inn Harrisburg West Mechanicsburg
Address: 5401 Carlisle Pike, Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania United States

Country Inn & Suites Harrisburg West Mechanicsburg
Address: 4943 Gettysburg Road, Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania United States

Hampton Inn Harrisburg West Mechanicsburg
Address: 4950 Ritter Rd, Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania United States

Homewood Suites Harrisburg Mechanicsburg
Address: 5001 Ritter Road, Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania United States

Holiday Inn Harrisburg Hershey Grantville
Address: 604 Station Rd., Grantville, Pennsylvania United States

Courtyard Hotel Harrisburg West Mechanicsburg
Address: 4921 Gettysburg Road, Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania United States

Residence Inn Harrisburg Carlisle (Pennsylvania)
Address: 1 Hampton Court, Carlisle (Pennsylvania), Pennsylvania United States

Country Hearth Inn Harrisburg (Pennsylvania)
Address: 7965 Jonestown Rd, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania United States

Courtyard Hotel Hershey Harrisburg (Pennsylvania)
Address: 725 Eisenhower Blvd, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania United States

Crowne Plaza Hotel Hershey Harrisburg (Pennsylvania)
Address: 23 South Second Street, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania United States

Days Inn North Harrisburg (Pennsylvania)
Address: 3919 N Front St, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania United States

Days lnn Harrisburg (Pennsylvania)
Address: 7848 Linglescown Road, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania United States

Econo Lodge Harrisburg (Pennsylvania)
Address: 495 Eisenhower Blvd., Harrisburg, Pennsylvania United States

Railroads and the American Industrial Revolution

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