Oldest Street In America Philadelphia
It is the oldest residential street in the united states and it dates back to 1702.
Oldest street in america philadelphia. Hoping it stays occupied are local listing agents who are trying to sell four properties on the historic block in philadelphia s old city. Elfreth s alley is a historic street in philadelphia dating back to 1703. There are 32 houses on the street which were built between 1703 and 1836. City tavern quickly became a popular meeting space for america s founding fathers and members of the first continental congress.
It s no surprise that the oldest continuously inhabited residential street in america is home to some of the oldest residences in the city. Philadelphia for new years. We spent four days in philly. As the story goes elfreth s alley was created in 1703 by two owners who wanted to have a cartway to the rear of their respective lots.
The entire alley is a national historic landmark. Elfreth s alley is a historic street between race and arch off of 2nd street. While exploring the neighborhoods we found ourselves on one of the oldest streets in america. The elfreth s alley museum located at houses 124 and 126 celebrates the working class of america who helped build this country through sweat and commerce.
The alley and it deserves that name as it is very narrow can be found just off 2nd street north south between the east west streets of arch. Dinner was some yummy malaysian food and we. Over 300 years later the historic 32 houses that line the street remain hot properties and this itty bitty cobblestone alley is a designated national historic landmark. A classic sedan has only inches to spare as the driver navigates elfreth s alley the nation s oldest residential street.
More than three hundred years ago this street was home to hardworking. The alley is a national historic landmark. The original structure located in the same spot as the current city tavern pre dates the formation of the united states city tavern was opened in 1773 and is the oldest bar in philadelphia. It s also the oldest continuously occupied residential street in america.
The oldest street in america is right here in philadelphia and it s amazing. Named for blacksmith and property owner jeremiah elfreth elfreth s alley was home to the eighteenth century artisans and tradespeople who were the backbone of colonial philadelphia.