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hey mmikeyphilly.....that was just great.....THANKS for the description.
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...and here's another photo I have.





Court of Honor, Elks Convention, Philadelphia 1907
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Elfred's Alley




Oldest street in Philly ........And that's " Elfreth's Alley "........not Elfred's .....maybe a distant relative
but I doubt it . haha .
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great photos, thanks.
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Oldest street in Philly ........And that's " Elfreth's Alley "........not Elfred's .....maybe a distant relative
but I doubt it . haha .
I love Elfreth's Alley. I was watching a bio of Ben Franklin last night and I swear some of the scenes of Franklin's early life were filmed in Elfreth's Alley. It's also pretty cool that it's still a real street that you can live on, provided that you have enough scratch to afford one of those colonial beauties.
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Swinefeld , one for you ..........



Then I'm sure you have been by here before , yes ??
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Architectural quiz time

Oh yes. Many times. And speaking of the colonial era,

Quiz time: Let's see who can identify this 18th century Philadelphia landmark. First one who correctly identifies it gets a free beer!

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Isn't that that Stenton place?
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Could it be......nahh

Many years ago , I remember seeing a stone building that looked an
awful lot like your post , but I'm sure it isn't the home I have in mine .
My faded vision was located in Jersey . I want to say , Pennsauken ,
but that can't be right .
Obviously a mid 18th centry beauty of prominence .......but then half
the time , I can't remember what I had for breakfast .
Located in Fairmount Park ????
Ok , I give up . where is it and who's was it .
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.....Staying in that time frame......




This , on the other hand , I believe is the Dr. Physick House . Located
on Fourth St. and is the only free standing house in Society Hill .
Built in 1786 by Henery Hill .
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Streets, that is the Physick House and it's an outstanding early example of the Federal Style. Dr. Physick is often referred to as "the father of American surgery".

Any more guess as to the identity of the mystery house? We're still looking for the right answer.
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Stenton

It isn't Stenton.


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Image: Stenton.org

Stenton is one of the earliest, best-preserved historic houses in Philadelphia. It was built between 1723 and 1730 by John Nicholas, master builder, for James Logan, Secretary to Pennsylvania founder William Penn.

Its distinguished American Georgian architecture, its outstanding collection, and its superb documentation combine to create one of the most authentic house museums in the region. As part of Philadelphia's Historic Northwest, Stenton now sits on three acres of the original 500-acre plantation. The site includes an elegant c. 1730 mansion, a kitchen wing, privy, icehouse, barn, and Colonial Revival garden. It is located at 4601 N. 18th St. (at Courtland St - about 2 blocks from the Wayne Junction RR Station).
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Monastery Stables ?

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Oh yes. Many times. And speaking of the colonial era,

Quiz time: Let's see who can identify this 18th century Philadelphia landmark. First one who correctly identifies it gets a free beer!

Is it Monastery House and Stables up off of Wissahickon Ave?
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Is it Monastery House and Stables up off of Wissahickon Ave?
YES! We have a winner. The Monastery, built c. 1747 on Kitchen's Lane.

Thanks for playing.

More pictures of the beautiful Stenton I took a few years ago. Enjoy.


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One of the outbuildings at Stenton.

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....And then there's this........



Carpenter's Hall , where the 1st. Continental Congress met , 1774 .
Unfortunately , I know little more about the hall .....What a shame .

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Carpenter's Hall , where the 1st. Continental Congress met , 1774 .
Unfortunately , I know little more about the hall .....What a shame .

When the weather gets better, go down there and listen to one of the free tour guides. You learn all kinds of neat things, such as what those little plaques next to the 2nd storey windows are? (Fire Insurance marks - thank you Ben Franklin) or, what were some of the flavors of ice cream Dolley Payne-Todd-Madison served at her parties in Philadelphia (Rose, Lavender, and Horseradish, among others).
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Yes!

Carpenter's Hall is one of the more easily accessible historic buildings in Independence National Park too. No tickets or long lines. Just walk right on in.
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Carpenter's Hall



Thanks for the info Gentlemen . I will take the spring tour , camera in hand .
..............Horseradish icecream..........Good Lord .

PS ; Swinefeld.......Just what brand name beer did WINX win . haha .
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PS ; Swinefeld.......Just what brand name beer did WINX win . haha .
Any beer he likes, as long as it's a Yards.

OK, another mystery house, this time a little harder.

Hint, it's outside of Philadelphia.

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No idea. Handsome building, though.
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