Elfreth's Alley has been lined with the same 32 houses for more than 300 years.
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Stroll Down 6 of America's Oldest Streets

Elfreth's Alley has been lined with the same 32 houses for more than 300 years.

Though the area wasn't in the original plans for Philadelphia, two landowners combined their properties to create Elfreth's Alley in 1706, in order to provide a cart path for artisans and merchants who needed to travel to the Delaware River. During these early years, many people did business from their homes on Elfreth's Alley — including grocers, shoemakers, and tailors — until factories appeared during the Industrial Revolution. Today, Elfreth's Alley is a National Historic Landmark welcoming visitors from all over the world. The street remains a celebration of working class America. Visitors can learn more about its history when they visit the Elfreth's Alley Museum, located inside two of the homes on the street.

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