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Elfreth's Alley is a historic street in the Old City neighborhood of Philadelphia, 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] The alley, a National Historic Landmark, runs from North Front to North 2nd streets, paralleling Arch and Quarry streets.
Elfreth's Alley: Philadelphia, Old City: 1720–1830 Houses Claimed to be the nation's oldest residential street; two rows of Federal and Georgian brick houses built between 1720 and 1830, with a total of 32 extant houses: Wyck House: Philadelphia, Germantown: c. 1700–20, later additions House Stenton: Philadelphia, Germantown: 1723 House
Location of Philadelphia in Pennsylvania This is intended to be a complete list of the Pennsylvania state historical markers in Philadelphia County, as placed by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission (PHMC). As of 2021, there were 321 combined Roadside (larger) and City (narrower) markers affixed on posts and Plaque markers affixed to buildings or structures in Philadelphia County ...
Over the years, various structural changes and general wear and tear left the house in dire need of restoration. In 1937, Philadelphia radio mogul, A. Atwater Kent offered up to $25,000 for the restoration of the house and commissioned historical architect Richardson Brognard Okie to do the work. Original elements were kept wherever possible.
Built. 1859. Architectural style. Italianate. NRHP reference No. 76001669 [1] Added to NRHP. November 21, 1976. The Ryerss Mansion, also known as the Burholme Mansion, is an historic, American mansion that is located in the Fox Chase neighborhood of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania .
Description Elfreth's Alley, Philadelphia.jpg. English: Elfreth's Alley is a residential alley located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in the United States. It is one of the oldest continuously inhabited residential streets in the country, dating back to the early 1700s. Date. 30 September 2009, 21:30:26.
Trinity house (Philadelphia) 134 Elfreth's Alley, Philadelphia. A Trinity house, also known as a band-box house or a Father, Son & Holy Ghost house, is a small townhouse, principally found in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. [1] Trinity houses are characterized by small size, with three or four floors vertically stacked, each usually consisting of ...
Elfreth's Alley is a colonial-era street located in the Old City neighborhood of Philadelphia which is referred to as "Our nation's oldest residential street." The street dates to 1702 while the 32 extant brick rowhouses lining it were built between 1728 and 1836. A historical museum is located at #124 and 126.