National Register of Historic Places
College of Physicians of Philadelphia Building
College of Physicians of Philadelphia Building is a historic place in Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places on October 6, 2008, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 08001088.
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College of Physicians of Philadelphia Building
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About this place
What is College of Physicians of Philadelphia Building?
The College of Physicians of Philadelphia is the oldest private medical society in the United States. Founded in 1787 by 24 Philadelphia physicians "to advance the Science of Medicine, and thereby lessen human misery, by investigating the diseases and remedies which are peculiar to our country" and to promote "order and uniformity in the practice of Physick," it has made important contributions to medical education and research. The college hosts the Mütter Museum, a gallery of 19th-century specimens, teaching models, instruments, and photographs, as well as the Historical Medical Library, which is one of the country's oldest medical libraries.
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Listing details
- Name
- College of Physicians of Philadelphia Building
- City
- Philadelphia
- County
- Philadelphia County
- State
- Pennsylvania
- Listed on the National Register
- October 6, 2008
- NRIS reference number
- 08001088
- Resource type
- building
- National Historic Landmark
- Yes
- Coordinates
- 39.95316, -75.17641
When was College of Physicians of Philadelphia Building listed on the National Register?
College of Physicians of Philadelphia Building was added to the National Register of Historic Places on October 6, 2008.
Where is College of Physicians of Philadelphia Building located?
College of Physicians of Philadelphia Building is located in Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania at approximately 39.95316, -75.17641. See the map above.
Is College of Physicians of Philadelphia Building a National Historic Landmark?
Yes. College of Physicians of Philadelphia Building is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.
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