Elfreth's Alley
street in
Philadelphia
#10 in Philadelphia
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#1684 in United States of America
Elfreth's Alley in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA, is a historic street that dates back to 1703, making it one of the oldest continuously inhabited residential streets in the nation. Named after Jeremiah Elfreth, a blacksmith and property owner, the alley boasts 32 houses that exemplify early American architecture, with structures built between 1728 and 1836. Visitors to Elfreth's Alley can stroll along its cobblestone paths, admire the well-preserved colonial and Federal-style homes, and visit the Elfreth's Alley Museum to learn more about the everyday lives of the alley’s early residents.
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