Jun 10 2009
Elfreth’s Alley in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Elfreth’s Alley in Philadelphia is the oldest residential street in America. The narrow street, which is a National Historic Site, is lined with brick homes that are still occupied under private ownership. It was interesting to imagine what life was like when these homes (and our country) were new. The 32 houses were built between 1728 and 1836 and have changed hands numerous times. A museum located in two of the homes tells their story.
Elfreth’s Alley is just a few blocks from the Betsy Ross House and from Fireman’s Hall Museum.
[...] (minnemom) ventured from Minnesota to Pennsylvania with her family and included Elfreth’s Alley in their Philadelphia visit. She writes of her adventures at Travels with [...]
[...] admission fee to visit the museum. The Fireman’s Hall Museum is just down the street from Elfreth’s Alley, and is a nice little stop if you have kids (or adults) who are interested in firefighting. [...]