Elfreth's Alley
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Elfreth's Alley is a historic street in the Old City neighborhood of Philadelphia, dating back to 1703. The street has 32 houses, built between 1703 and 1836. The Elfreth's Alley Museum is located at
Elfreth’s Alley in the Old City section of Philadelphia in 2024
Elfreth's Alley Museum in March 2012
The north side of the alley near N. 2nd Street in 2012
Trinity house (Philadelphia)
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A Trinity house, also known as a band-box house or a Father, Son & Holy Ghost house, is a small townhouse, principally found in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Trinity houses are characterized by small si
Elfreth's Alley
…and cobblestone pavement of the alley were common in Philadelphia during this time. The houses are typically small, and many are uniquely Philadelphian Trinity houses. In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, industry began to change the street. Perhaps the first change was a stove factory that took its place in a…
134 Elfreth's Alley, Philadelphia
Letitia Street House, the first Trinity House in its original location.