Old City, Philadelphia

Old City Historic District
U.S. National Register of Historic Places
U.S. Historic district
Philadelphia Register of Historic Places
Elfreth's Alley
Location	Old city area including parts of Washington Square East Development Area and Franklin Square East Development Area, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Coordinates	39°57′9.2″N 75°8′33.7″W
Area	75 acres (30 ha)
Architect	Multiple
Architectural style	Greek Revival, Italianate
NRHP reference No.	72000093
Significant dates
Added to NRHP	May 5, 1972
Designated PRHP	December 12, 2003

Old City is a neighborhood in Center City, Philadelphia. It is in the eastern part of Center City near the Delaware River. It contains many famous historic buildings from the Revolutionary Era. The most famous building is Independence Hall. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and part of the Independence National Historical Park. The Indepence Hall is where the Declaration of Independence and the US Constitution were written and signed. The famous Liberty Bell is also part of this national park. The Old City Historic District is in Old City. It includes many other historic buildings like Carpenter's Hall, Betsy Ross House and Elfreth's Alley. Christ Church is a famous historic church building. The neighborhood is also the oldest part of Philadelphia. It is where William Penn and Quakers settled.