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(215) 574-0560
126 Elfreths Aly
Philadelphia,
PA
19106
39.9526
-75.1418
Neighborhoods: Center City East, Center City
Last updated 9.02.11
Category:
Museums, Attractions, Historical Sites
Payment Methods:
American Express, Visa, MasterCard
Smoking Permitted:
No
What People Are Saying About Elfreths Alley Museum
Featured Review
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In Short – This tiny, charming alley remains largely residential, despite being the oldest continuously inhabited street in America. The earliest of the tall, narrow brick dwellings--in a Georgian style known locally as "trinity"--were built around 1720. The street is named for Jeremiah Elfreth, a land speculator and blacksmith, who built and rented out many of the houses. Today, two of them, the Mantua Maker's House and the Windsor Chair Maker's House, are open to the public. The first is available for tours, the second operates as a gift shop.
Editor's Tips
- The Extras:
- Be sure to enter Bladen's Court, a quirky alley-within-an-alley that leads to a pretty courtyard.
08/07/08
Great ambiance, like you stepped back in time...but go early!
by SunshineMary at Citysearch
We missed the museum, but still walked the Alley, delightfully painted up, with flowers planted everywhere. One lady who lived there or was visiting someone, took the time to take a couple of pictures of the 3 of us, and then gave us a couple of excellent recommendations for food-- Konak's on Vine St (great turkish food, reasonable prices, must try the mini dessert sampler platter) also Franklin's Fountain for great icecream! We had a great time.
- Pros: ambiance, friendly neighborhood, if you go late no crowds
- Cons: closed too early for us so missed the museum
