Downtown Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
Downtown Harrisburg is the central core neighborhood, business and government center which surrounds the focal point of Market Square, and serves as the regional center for the greater metropolitan area of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, United States.
Downtown Harrisburg with City Island in foreground
Harrisburg's "Restaurant Row" looking north toward Walnut St, 2019
A Bear balloon during a parade down Second Street
Market Square, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
Harrisburg's Market Square is located in Downtown Harrisburg at the intersection of 2nd and Market Streets. The square was created in 1785. Since then, it has traditionally been the navigational center of the city, and experienced a post-1980s revival, with the creation of several new commercial, residential and retail spaces.
South half of Market Square, as seen at night
Market Square looking north, c. 1890
Market Square, Penn National Insurance Building (left), Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. City Government Center (right)
Image: Market Square in Harrisburg