Elfreth's Alley
Historic street and neighborhood in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Elfreth's Alley is a historic street in the Old City neighborhood of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, dating back to 1703.[2] The street has 32 houses, built between 1703 and 1836. The Elfreth's Alley Museum is located at #124 and 126.[2][3]
Quick Facts Namesake, Type ...
Namesake | Jeremiah Elfreth |
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Type | Alley |
Area | approx. 40,000 square feet (3,700 m2) |
Location | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
Postal code | 19106 |
West end | N. 2nd St |
East end | N. Front St |
Other | |
Known for | "Our nation's oldest residential street" |
Website | www |
Elfreth's Alley Historic District | |
Coordinates | 39.9528°N 75.1425°W / 39.9528; -75.1425 |
Built | 1703 (founded) 1720–1836 (houses built) |
Architect | multiple |
NRHP reference No. | 66000681[1] |
Significant dates | |
Added to NRHP | October 9, 1960 |
Designated NHLD | October 9, 1960 |
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The alley, a National Historic Landmark, runs from North Front to North 2nd streets, paralleling Arch and Quarry streets.