In the early years of TheBurg, we ran a monthly feature called “Then and Now,” which showed a historic photo of Harrisburg next to the same scene today.
This month, we revived the concept, but with a tweak. We decided to highlight several recent historic restorations in Harrisburg, showing the properties pre- and post-renovation. This seemed in keeping with our annual March focus on homes, gardens and architecture.
In recent years, so many historic buildings have come back to life that it was tough to choose which to include. But, in the end, we decided to feature several important properties—commercial, residential and institutional—that demonstrate beautiful restorations and creative reuses.
It’s amazing to think that, until recently, all of these beautifully restored buildings were underused or blighted, many boarded up, abandoned and forgotten. Today, people live in them, work in them, have fun in them. We’re so fortunate that they were saved from neglect, dilapidation and the wrecking ball.
Author: Lawrance Binda
