The Ronald Reagan Federal Building and Courthouse at 228 Walnut Street in

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facility located in the

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of the city. The building, built in 1966, is named for former

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. It was officially renamed on March 9, 2004. The

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, is housed within the building.

Expansion project

In early 1993, the GSA identified the need for expansion or replacement of the current federal building and announced a long range plan for construction of a new building.Harrisburg, PA, U.S. Courthouse Project

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, accessed February 8, 2010. Between 2004 and 2007, site selection proceeded for a location in Harrisburg for the new courthouse; however, all of the locations originally suggested by the GSA would have resulted in the demolition or relocation of residents, businesses and in one case, a large

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complex. Local opposition by community leaders, including former city mayor Stephen R. Reed, have stalled the project. On October 1, 2007 it was announced by the GSA that the current structure located in downtown, would be demolished and be replaced with a new federal courthouse building. On April 26, 2010, the site of North 6th and Reily was announced as the chosen site for the new U.S. Courthouse in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. In 2019, the Ronald Reagan Federal Building and Courthouse, (228 Walnut Street) was one of fourteen Federal Properties listed for disposal by the Public Building Reform Board.

Sale and renovation

In December 2021, the building was purchased at auction by new owner Global Ocean Investments, where plans were announced to renovate the building (to be named "The Federal") into luxury apartments following the vacation of the Federal Government, with attractions including two restaurants, two bars, a rooftop swimming pool, and a health club.

Gallery

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