National Register of Historic Places
Pennsylvania Hospital
Pennsylvania Hospital is a historic place in Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places on October 15, 1966, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 66000688.
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Pennsylvania Hospital
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About this place
What is Pennsylvania Hospital?
Pennsylvania Hospital is a private, non-profit, 515-bed teaching hospital located at 800 Spruce Street in Center City Philadelphia, The hospital was founded on May 11, 1751 by Benjamin Franklin and Thomas Bond. It was the second public hospital in the United States and had its first surgical amphitheater. and its first medical library. It is part of the University of Pennsylvania Health System.
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Listing details
- Name
- Pennsylvania Hospital
- City
- Philadelphia
- County
- Philadelphia County
- State
- Pennsylvania
- Listed on the National Register
- October 15, 1966
- NRIS reference number
- 66000688
- Resource type
- building
- National Historic Landmark
- Yes
- Coordinates
- 39.94485, -75.15581
When was Pennsylvania Hospital listed on the National Register?
Pennsylvania Hospital was added to the National Register of Historic Places on October 15, 1966.
Where is Pennsylvania Hospital located?
Pennsylvania Hospital is located in Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania at approximately 39.94485, -75.15581. See the map above.
Is Pennsylvania Hospital a National Historic Landmark?
Yes. Pennsylvania Hospital is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.
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