Wednesday, September 22, 2010

Philadelphia - Elfreth's Alley

Elfreth's Alley is popularly known as the USA's oldest residential street – it dates back to the first days of the eighteenth century.

Today thirty-two houses, built between 1728 and 1836, line the alley. They form one of the last intact early American streetscapes in the nation.
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Love this little street - we went there real early so we were the only tourists there (us and a German guy that took a photo of Ben and me that I will share soon).
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6 comments:

  1. MariaSeptember 22, 2010 at 10:41 PM

    How beautiful! I wonder what it's like living in a historic street like this one . . .

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  2. SuzySeptember 23, 2010 at 2:16 AM

    So cool and so much history there! Love the fisheye shots!

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  3. YolandaSeptember 23, 2010 at 6:28 AM

    What a neat streetscape! Love the fisheye!

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  4. MariaSeptember 23, 2010 at 8:24 AM

    Celine: I just saw your comment on my blog. If you are ever in Chicago, let me know and perhaps we can do a little sightseeing together . . . I would love to meet you.

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  5. MargaretSeptember 23, 2010 at 10:54 AM

    Oh that is so beautiful! I love those historic homes. Gorgeous shots!

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  6. Angela2932September 23, 2010 at 12:28 PM

    This would be so much fun to visit! Wouldn't you just love if residents let you see the inside as well?

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