2025 Preservation Priorities

Preservation Priorities are properties and sites deemed by HHA to have special importance to the community, as architectural or historic landmarks, as important civic landmarks, or as pivotal elements in a larger neighborhood revitalization objective. Some, but not all are at risk of being lost, while others await the resources needed for their preservation.

The Preservation Priorities include the “Top 5” Priorities and Watch List Priorities.

Top 5 Priorities

The Top 5 Priorities are the properties or sites of primary focus for a given year. Properties or sites are included on this list based on the urgency of the preservation, length of time on the watch list, and/or the potential for preservation action in the upcoming year.

Watch List Priorities

The Watch List Priorities is a more comprehensive list of all past and new priorities that we are keeping an eye on.

Preservation Priorities Archive

About the Preservation Committee:

The Preservation Committee acts as the preservation “think tank” for HHA and CHPF. Helps with preservation research, educational and communication activities with or on behalf of HHA committees. Examines and analyzes preservation issues and opportunities, leading to advocacy positioning, CHPF funding proposals, and other undertakings by HHA or CHPF. Coordinates HHA’s Historic Preservation responsibilities and activities including annual Preservation Awards, Preservation Priorities, shaping HHA advocacy positions etc., subject to Board approval

Preservation Priorities are properties and sites deemed by HHA to have special importance to the community, as architectural or historic landmarks, as important civic landmarks, or as pivotal elements in a larger neighborhood revitalization objective. Some, but not all are at risk of being lost, while others await the resources needed for their preservation. The Preservation Priorities include the “Top 5” Priorities and Watch List Priorities.

Top 5 Priorities

The Top 5 Priorities are the properties or sites of primary focus for a given year. Properties or sites are included on this list based on the urgency of the preservation, length of time on the watch list, and/or the potential for preservation action in the upcoming year.

Watch List Priorities

The Watch List Priorities is a more comprehensive list of all past and new priorities that we are keeping an eye on.

About the Preservation Committee:

The Preservation Committee acts as the preservation “think tank” for HHA and CHPF. Helps with preservation research, educational and communication activities with or on behalf of HHA committees. Examines and analyzes preservation issues and opportunities, leading to advocacy positioning, CHPF funding proposals, and other undertakings by HHA or CHPF. Coordinates HHA’s Historic Preservation responsibilities and activities including annual Preservation Awards, Preservation Priorities, shaping HHA advocacy positions etc., subject to Board approval

2025 Preservation Priorities

2025 Top 5

Broad Street Market

Former William Penn High School

Riverside Firehouse / Paxton Firehouse

Broad Street Market

2024 Preservation Losses

Buck’s Tavern

2024 Preservation Successes

Zembo Shrine Center

Former Coca-Cola Bottling Works

2022 Top 5

Balsley House

Beidleman House

Former William Penn High School

Harrisburg State Hospital

Prospect Hill Cemetery Gatehouse

Balsley House on 220 N. Second Street

2022 Preservation Successes

Derry Street United Methodist Church

Grace United Methodist Church

2022 Watch List

19th Street Armory

Bishop Bridge

Broad Street Market

Camp Curtin Memorial-Mitchell United Methodist Church

Christ Lutheran Church

Cumberland Valley Railroad Bridge (CAT Bridge)

Dixon University Center

East Shore Diner

Elks Theater

First United Methodist Church

Former Bishop McDevitt High School

Former Brotherhood Relief & Compensation Fund Building

Former Coca-Cola Bottling Works

Former Gerber’s Dept. Store Building

Former German Jackson Residence (Jackson Rooming House)

Former St. Paul’s Methodist Church

Harrisburg History Project

Historic Brinser Mansion

Historic Harrisburg Resource Center

Historic Peace Church

J. Donald Cameron Mansion

Jackson Square

Lemoyne Middle School

Market Street Bridge

Milestone Inn (former Baker Mansion)

Old State Police Headquarters

Paxton Firehouse

Riverside Firehouse

Sheepford Rd. Bridge

Walnut Street Bridge

Zembo Shrine Center

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