Elfreth's Alley

Elfreths Alley Museum

www.elfrethsalley.org
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Elfreth's Alley is an historic street in Philadelphia's Old City. Dating back to 1703, it showcases cobblestone pavement and stunning Georgian and …

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Oct 7, 2024
Yes, it is the oldest continuously inhabited street in the US, but it is not worth going out of your way to see. If you happen to be nearby (and it is easily walkable from Independence Hall), then wa… Full review by davidmI499VE
Oct 5, 2024
During our vacation, my wife and I stumbled upon Elfreth's Alley Museum, and it was a fantastic find! The place is packed with incredible artifacts and stories from the 1700s, and the well-preserved … Full review by dennise1964
Sep 25, 2024
Maybe we had researched too much and we are lucky enough to live in a country where there are many historical sites so we weren’t blown away . BUT it’s very impressive that the alley was preserved in… Full review by Joasi23
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Elfreth's Alley is a historic street in the Old City neighborhood of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, dating to 1703. The street has 32 houses, buil…
sygic.com
Known as the oldest residential street in the country, Elfreth's Alley boasts nearly 30 houses dating from the early 18th to 19th centuries, m…
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Q:
What are this small metal things near doors for?
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Cars are allowed to drive down the alley so there are posts in front of the homes as a barrier. There are also metal house numbers on the brick by each door.
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Answer by Deb B · Mar 11, 2018
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Are the houses here all lived in?
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They all looked lived in to me, except a few that were for sale. It is still a great place to look around, good photo opp. Of course, be respectful of the people living there!
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