Simon Cameron House
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John Harris - Simon Cameron House
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John Harris-Simon Cameron House, November 2010
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| Location | 219 S. Front St., Harrisburg, Pennsylvania |
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| Coordinates | 40°15′24″N 76°52′44″W / 40.25667°N 76.87889°WCoordinates: 40°15′24″N 76°52′44″W / 40.25667°N 76.87889°W |
| Area | less than one acre |
| Built | 1766 |
| Architect | John Harris, Jr. |
| Architectural style | Georgian |
| Website | dauphincountyhistory |
| NRHP Reference # | 73001620 |
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| Added to NRHP | September 20, 1973 |
| Designated NHL | May 15, 1975 |
| Designated PHMC | August 23, 1946 |
Simon Cameron House, also known as John Harris Mansion and the Harris-Cameron Mansion is a site in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. The structure is one of the oldest buildings in Harrisburg and has undergone numerous additions and significant renovations since it was first constructed in 1766. The house and family items were donated to the Historical Society of Dauphin County in 1941.
The mansion was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1975. It is located in the Harrisburg Historic District.
The mansion and the research library are both open for tours five or six days a week. Information is on the website.
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