Historic Harrisburg Association's Resource Center at 1230 North Third Street, which was our headquarters for many years.

Through advocacy and education, HHA helps to preserve the city's human scale and evidence of its physical and social history. It seeks to contribute to the city's economic vitality and to build an appreciation of the city's history and a sense of community and place. Our mission is not merely to save old buildings but to help members of the community understand how these buildings and landmarks connect us to the past and provide a map for our future.

Our History
Historic Harrisburg Association, Inc. was established in 1973 as a nonprofit organization largely in response to two fateful events: the devastating effects of the flood caused by Hurricane Agnes in June 1972 and the demolition of Harrisburg’s spectacular State Theater. Since then, HHA has devoted itself to the revitalization and preservation of Harrisburg’s residential, commercial, economic and cultural life.

In 1993, in celebration of its 20th Anniversary, HHA was given the century old Pennsylvania National Bank Building (illustrated above) to ensure its preservation as an architectural landmark and community resource. For more than 10 years, HHA has worked to preserve the building as a key community asset.

Largely because of the work of the Historic Harrisburg Association and its civic partners, Harrisburg now stands as a primary example of how historic preservation can contribute to the reversal of decline in American cities. In HHA’s 34 plus years of existence, dozens of multi-million dollar preservation projects — and thousands of smaller ones — have contributed greatly to the quality of life, economic vitality and visual attractiveness of Pennsylvania’s capital city.

Our Services
Among others, HHA provides the following services: