Old City, Philadelphia
Old City is a neighborhood in Center City, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, near the Delaware River waterfront. It is home to Independence National Historical Park, a dense section of historic landmarks including Independence Hall, the Liberty Bell, the First Bank of the United States, the Second Bank of the United States, and Carpenters' Hall. It also includes historic streets such as Elfreth's Alley, dating back to 1703.
Old City Historic District | |
| 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 also home to several hotels, with the Independence Park Hotel on Chestnut Street the only hotel listed on the National Registry of Historic Places.
Old City borders Northern Liberties to the north, Penn's Landing to the east, Society Hill to the south, and Chinatown and Market East to the west.
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