The Lowengard
Historic Harrisburg Association has awarded two downtown preservation projects.
The nonprofit announced on Wednesday that it would recognize developers of Walnut Street Commons and The Lowengard building at a May ceremony.
Walnut Street Commons, a project by Harristown Enterprises, included the restoration of 104 and 106 Walnut St, right across from the McCormick Riverfront Library. The pre-20th century buildings were converted back to residential units after previously being used as offices. Each building holds two upscale apartments.
Harristown cut the ribbon on their project in February 2025.
The Lowengard building, at 210 N. 3rd St., was renovated by Chris Dawson, Architect. The building sat largely vacant for years, besides a first-floor commercial space. Mary Sachs opened her first store in the building in 1918 and the building was also home to the Courier Press, owned by the Lowengard family.
Dawson’s firm restored the building to include two apartments, offices for his business, first-floor commercial space and a rooftop deck. He and local officials cut the ribbon on the project in October 2025.
“Both of these projects exemplify the increasing focus on revitalizing downtown Harrisburg,” said Historic Harrisburg’s Executive Director David Morrison. “In both cases, they are meeting the demand for downtown residential options while demonstrating the importance of historic preservation to the appearance and the economy of the downtown.”
Walnut Commons
HHA will present the awards to both developers at their 2026 Preservation Celebration and Toast at Whitaker Center on May 14.
For more information, visit the Historic Harrisburg Association’s website.
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