OLD CITY- or ‘Olde City’ is a Center City neighborhood located near the Delaware River in an area first settled by William Penn and the Quakers. Tourists visiting this area will want to see Elfreth’s Alley, a residential alley that is the oldest continuously inhabited residential street in the country dating back to the early 1700’s. For this reason it is a National Historic Landmark. The alley is located of Second Street between Arch and Race Streets.

Present day Old City is bounded by Vine Street to the north and Walnut Street to the south, Front Street to the east, and Sixth Street to the west. The neighborhood is a popular bohemian hangout, a sought after destination for its fashionable restaurants and bars. One of Old City’s most popular traditions is First Friday, a monthly event showcasing several ‘open houses’ by many neighborhood art galleries.

Hig-rise, Mid-rise Buildings in Old City, Philadelphia: Bridge View Place and 22 Front Street