Old City, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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A narrow cobblestone street in Old City.

Old City (sometimes spelled "Olde City") is a neighborhood in Center City, Philadelphia located in the area near the Delaware River where William Penn and the Quakers first settled. To tourists, it is best known as the site of Elfreth's Alley, the Betsy Ross House, and many of Philadelphia's other historic sites.

A luncheon in Girard Fountain Park after the Oct. 5, 2007, dedication of Keys To Community, a nine-foot bronze bust of Benjamin Franklin by sculptor James Peniston.

Old City occupies several blocks between Front and Sixth Streets, bounded by Vine Street to the north and Walnut Street to the south.^[1] Home to many fashionable bars and restaurants, the neighborhood is a popular bohemian hangout. Among Old City's traditions is First Friday, a popular monthly event featuring "open houses" by many neighborhood art galleries.

[edit] Education

Old City children are assigned to schools in the School District of Philadelphia.

Residents south of Callowhill Street are zoned to the General George A. McCall School for grades Kindergarten through 8.^[2] and Furness High School for high school^[3].

Residents north of Callowhill Street are zoned to the General Philip Kearny School for grades Kindergarten through 8 [1] [2] and Benjamin Franklin High School [3] for high school.

[edit] See also

Philadelphia Portal

• Girard Fountain Park
• Independence National Historical Park

[edit] External links

• Old City District
• Old City Civic Association
• "A Glimpse into the History of the 401 Block of Arch Street, Philadelphia." Retrieved 22 October 2007.
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