Dolly Ottey (1892-1968) – The beloved colonial cartway of Elfreth’s Alley likely would have faced the wrecking ball if not for the efforts of Ottey. The businesswoman moved into 115 Elfreth’s Alley in 1933 and immediately saw the value of preserving the nation’s oldest residential block from destruction. She formed the Elfreth’s Alley Association (EAA) in 1934 to preserve the Alley, working with the Philadelphia Society for the Preservation of Landmarks.