Elfreth's Alley: the United States' oldest inhabited street.
Thursday, June 25, 2009
Today's Outing
Can I just say: I am LOVING my new work schedule! Now Siena and I get to do fun things like go to the Fireman's Hall Museum and neighboring Elfreth's Alley right here in Philadelphia. What a fun day with all the friends and historical things to see.
Elfreth's Alley: the United States' oldest inhabited street.
Elfreth's Alley: the United States' oldest inhabited street.
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I LOVE LOVE LOVE Elfreth's Alley. Maybe we can go inside one day?
No way! St. Augustine in Florida has been around since the 1500s. I contest your claim that the alleged "Elfreth's Alley" is the oldest inhabited street in the country. The court would like to see some evidentiary support. Uh, ex post facto...habeus corpus...amicus curiae!!
Touche, J Rock!
St. Augustine DOES in fact date back to the 1500s, much earlier than 1736 when Elfreth's Alley was built; however, it was abandoned at least twice due to war and natural disasters, so it was not CONTINUALLY inhabited as has been Elfreth's Alley. I guess they derive pride from anything they can here in Philly. Take "Parking Wars" for example....
Yay! I'm so glad to see the updates! We were missing you guys big time, and I just kept checking the blog.....and nothing. So now I'm happy to see what you guys have been doing and now I can miss you a little less.
Sha, did you get my email?
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