History
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 and many of Philadelphia's other historic sites.
Present-day Old City occupies several blocks between Front and Sixth Streets to the east and
west, bounded by Vine Street to the north and Walnut Street to the south. 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. -
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