Elfreth’s Alley
Elfreth's Alley is a historic street in the Old City neighborhood of Philadelphia, dating back to 1703. The street has 32 houses, built between 1703 and 1836.| Tap on a place to explore it |
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- Type: Street
- Description: human settlement in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America
- Also known as: “Elfreth’s Alley Historic District”
Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Independence Hall and Liberty Bell.
Independence Hall
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Independence Hall is a historic civic building in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, where both the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution of the United States were debated and adopted by the Founding Fathers of the United States. Independence Hall is situated 2,600 feet southwest of Elfreth’s Alley.
Liberty Bell
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The Liberty Bell, previously called the State House Bell or Old State House Bell, is an iconic symbol of American independence located in Philadelphia. Liberty Bell is situated 2,500 feet southwest of Elfreth’s Alley.
Betsy Ross House
Museum
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The Betsy Ross House is a landmark in Philadelphia. It is purported to be the site where the upholsterer and flag-maker Betsy Ross lived when she is said to have sewed the first American flag. Betsy Ross House is situated 650 feet west of Elfreth’s Alley.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Old City and Society Hill.
Old City
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Philadelphia's Old City is home to many historical sites, galleries, restaurants, and bars. It is known for its active nightlife and cultural opportunities.
Society Hill
Neighborhood
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Society Hill is a historic neighborhood in Center City, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, with a population of 6,215 as of the 2010 United States census.
Chinatown
Neighborhood
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Philadelphia Chinatown is a predominantly Asian American neighborhood in Center City, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Philadelphia Chinatown Development Corporation supports the area.
Elfreth’s Alley
- Categories: alley, historic district, neighborhood, and transportation
- Location: Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Philadelphia Region, Pennsylvania, Mid-Atlantic, United States, North America
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In Other Languages
From Dutch to Persian—“Elfreth’s Alley” goes by many names.
- Dutch: “Elfreth’s Alley”
- French: “Elfreth’s Alley”
- German: “Elfreth’s Alley”
- Hebrew: “סמטת אלפרת”
- Korean: “엘프레스 골목”
- Korean: “엘프레스 앨리”
- Persian: “کوچه الفرث”
Localities in the Area
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