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Caption: _______ ELFRETH'S ALLEY philadelphia
Caption: "When we build, let us think that we build forever. Let it not be for present delight nor for present use alone." - John Ruskin
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Caption: I love playing tourist in my own city. Elfreth's Alley consists of thirty-two houses, built between 1728 and 1836. It is one of the last intact early American streetscapes in the nation. What I love most is, not only is it a National Historic Landmark, but one of the first that celebrates the lives of everyday people (they are still inhabited)! They are so beautifully cared for, and the colonial colors are inspirational. The bricks, lampposts, and doors are all a bit wonky, which makes it super charming. The history is palpable.
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Caption: each home has a unique door knocker
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Caption: historic details
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