The is a well maintained period house. It is one of the few saved houses in the area with a rich history. It is not frequently open but is worth a look when in town.
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John Harris-Simon Cameron House
219 South Front Street, Harrisburg, PA 17104
717 233 3462
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This great stone mansion was built in 1766 by John Harris, Jr, the son of the founder of Harrisburg, who lived in the area and operated a ferry across the river. It had a number of owners, eventually owned by Simon Cameron, who was a US senator from PA, Lincoln's secretary of war and then Ambassador to Russia. He renovated...
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