Salem United Church of Christ (Harrisburg, Pennsylvania)

Salem United Church of Christ, formerly known as Old Salem Reformed Church, is a historic Reformed church at 231 Chestnut Street in Harrisburg, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. The church was built in 1821–1822, and is a two-story brick building in a Classical style. It features a large square bell tower topped by a domed cupola. The tower is flanked by two, three-story towers with stepped gables. A two-story, Sunday school annex was built to the rear of the church in 1862.[3]

Salem United Church of Christ
Salem United Church of Christ, November 2010
Location231 Chestnut St., Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
Coordinates40°15′34″N 76°52′45″W
Area0.5 acres (0.20 ha)
Built1821-1822
ArchitectPool, Samuel & Wilson, Henry V.
Architectural styleEarly Republic, Italianate, Classical
NRHP reference No.75001639[1]
Significant dates
Added to NRHPApril 23, 1975
Designated PHMCJune 11, 1968[2]

It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1975.[1]

References

  1. "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. March 13, 2009.
  2. "PHMC Historical Markers". Historical Marker Database. Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission. Retrieved December 20, 2013.
  3. "National Historic Landmarks & National Register of Historic Places in Pennsylvania" (Searchable database). CRGIS: Cultural Resources Geographic Information System. Note: This includes William K. Watson (March 1975). "National Register of Historic Places Inventory Nomination Form: Salem United Church of Christ" (PDF). Retrieved 2011-11-12.


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