Old Midtown Historic District (Harrisburg)

The Old Midtown Historic District is a historic district that is located in the Midtown neighborhood of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. It stretches from Forster to Verbeke and from Front to Third street, and represents the first urbanized neighborhood in the city of Harrisburg.

History
The Historic Harrisburg Association first lobbied for this district's creation in 1974. The area of Third street near Verbeke is known as the Historic Midtown Market District and is home to many unique boutiques, galleries and shops.

Former Harrisburg Mayor William K. Verbeke is the namesake for Verbeke Street (formerly Broad Street) and first bought and developed the area.

Places of Note

 * Broad Street Market
 * Harrisburg Midtown Arts Center
 * Historic Harrisburg Resource Center
 * Holocaust Memorial
 * Sunken Gardens at Riverfront Park