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Elfreth's Alley

Elfreth's Alley

The Alley is a place where you can learn about what life was like for the working people that built and maintained this city during the 18th, 19th, and 20th centuries. Unlike many historic sites, these 32 houses are still privately owned and occupied, making this one of the oldest continuously inhabited residential streets in America. The Elfreth's Alley Museum is located in House 126 and is the only building accessible to the public.

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