Old Brick Capitol
Inscription
The first State Capitol on this site was designed and built by Stephen Hills, 1819-1821. It was first occupied by the Legislature on January 2, 1822, and was used until destroyed by fire, February 2, 1897.
Location
AddressMain entrance to Capitol (in lawn north of steps), Third and State Streets, Harrisburg
CityHarrisburg
CountyDauphin
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.264438, -76.884104
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