Elfreth’s Alley Museum
Elfreth’s Alley Museum is a museum in Philadelphia, Philadelphia Region, Pennsylvania. Elfreth’s Alley Museum is situated nearby to Flagpole Park, as well as near the art gallery Pentimenti Gallery.Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Independence Hall and Betsy Ross House.
Independence Hall
Museum
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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 2,500 feet southwest of Elfreth’s Alley Museum.
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 640 feet west of Elfreth’s Alley Museum.
Philadelphia Mint
Government building
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The Philadelphia Mint is a branch of the United States Mint in Philadelphia. It was built in 1792 following the Coinage Act of 1792, in order to establish a national identity and the needs of commerce in the United States, and is the first and oldest national mint. Philadelphia Mint is situated 1,400 feet west of Elfreth’s Alley Museum.
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 Museum
- Opening hours: Friday—Sunday noon—4:00 PM
- Type: Museum
- Categories: building, tourism, terrace house, and tourist attraction
- Location: Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Philadelphia Region, Pennsylvania, Mid-Atlantic, United States, North America
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Latitude
39.95271° or 39° 57′ 10″ northLongitude
-75.14241° or 75° 8′ 33″ westOpen location code
87F6XV35+32OpenStreetMap ID
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Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Flagpole Park and Pentimenti Gallery.
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