Elfreth's Alley, Historic residential street in Old City, Philadelphia, US.
The narrow cobblestone street contains 32 original houses built between 1703 and 1836, displaying Georgian and Federal architectural styles.
Named after blacksmith Jeremiah Elfreth, this street dates from 1703 and represents the earliest days of working-class housing in colonial Philadelphia.
In the 1770s, one-third of the households were led by women, including dressmakers, while other residents worked as shipwrights and glassblowers.
The museum at houses 124-126 opens Friday through Sunday from 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM, with admission fees of $3 for adults.
Each December, current residents open their decorated homes to visitors during an event called Deck the Alley.
Location: Philadelphia
Website: http://elfrethsalley.org
GPS coordinates: 39.95277,-75.14237
Latest update: September 23, 2025 13:13
Pennsylvania combines historical sites and natural areas. The region features waterfalls, mining museums, colonial architecture, and nature parks. Visitors can explore archaeological sites, historic mansions, Japanese gardens, and lighthouses. The landscape includes mountains, lakes, and forests with hiking trails.
Philadelphia contains major sites from the American founding era alongside diverse museums and urban architecture. The Old City holds Independence Hall and the Liberty Bell, while Independence National Historical Park encompasses several 18th-century buildings. Elfreth's Alley preserves colonial-era rowhouses, and Eastern State Penitentiary documents the history of incarceration. The city maintains significant art collections including the Philadelphia Museum of Art, the Barnes Foundation and the Rodin Museum. The Franklin Institute focuses on science education, while the Academy of Natural Sciences presents natural history displays. The Museum of the American Revolution complements the historic sites downtown. Beyond the center lies Valley Forge National Historical Park, where Washington's army encamped during the winter of 1777-78. Reading Terminal Market has offered regional produce and food stalls since 1893. Fairmount Park extends along the Schuylkill River and includes Shofuso Japanese House and Garden. Additional destinations include the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul, Edgar Allan Poe National Historic Site and Philadelphia's Magic Gardens with its mosaic artwork. One Liberty Observation Deck provides views across the cityscape, while the Rocky Statue outside the art museum references the film series.
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