I am a sucker for a state Capitol building. We hit everyone that we can. They are so beautiful and full of history.
The Capitol was originally in Philadelphia, then Lancaster in 1799 and finally to Harrisburg in 1812.
The current capitol, known as the Huston Capitol (named after the architect) is the third state capitol building built in Harrisburg. The first, the Hills Capitol, was destroyed in 1897 by a fire. The second, the Cobb Capitol, was left unfinished when funding was discontinued in 1899.
Theodore Roosevelt attended the building's dedication in 1906.
After its completion, the capitol project was the subject of a graft scandal. The construction and subsequent furnishing cost three times more than the General Assembly had appropriated.
The bridges over the Susquehanna River are really impressive.
I also love churches. This Methodist church served as the Capitol building after the fire.
The Cathedral of St Patrick was beautiful!
Our last stop was Fort Hunter Mansion - Built in 1786- that is 237 years ago! The front portion was added on by Archibald McAllister in 1814. McAllister built the tavern for travelers and a dairy barn for his successful milk business.
Electricity was added in 1920. The owner, Margaret Meigs was 60 and had lived in the house for 30 plus years without running water or electricity. I can’t imagine.
Original bathtub - you sat on the cushion at the edge and sponged off.
Original wedding dress.
Dairy barn
Covered bridge was originally in front of the house crossing a river that brought water to the distillery.
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