Elfreth's Alley Address

If you didn't think it was possible for an alley to be a National Historic Landmark, then you obviously don't know about Elfreth's Alley in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. This alley is one of the oldest residential streets in the United States and has been inhabited for over 200 years. The alley is located in the Old City Neighborhood between Arch and Race Streets off of Second Street.

The alley is named after an 18th-century blacksmith named Jeremiah Elfreth. Various tradespeople lived in the alley during the 1770s. By the end of the 19th century, the street started to change. Factories began setting up around the street which brought in a lot of immigrants looking for work.

The Elfreth's Alley Association was founded in 1934 in order to preserve the historical heritage of the street. The organization was also able to prevent the street from being demolished. The alley is now a tourist attraction, because it still has many surviving examples of 18th century housing. The association holds a number of holiday celebrations throughout the year to raise money for restoration and upkeep of the historic buildings.

Open: All the time

Admission: Free

Museum at 126 Elfreth's Alley has paid admission. Museum is open Tuesday - Saturday from 10 AM to 5 PM. Sunday from 12 PM to 5 PM. The gift shop is at 124 Elfreth's Alley.

Only 124 and 126 Elfreth's Alley are open to the public. All other houses are privately owned and occupied.

Elfreth's Alley Address:

   124 Elfreth's Alley
   Philadelphia, PA 19106

This is the address of the Elfreth's Alley gift shop.

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