Philadelphia Dispensary for the Medical Relief of the Poor.
Historical Images of Philadelphia Castner Scrapbook Collection
Item Info
Item No: pdcc00820
Title: Philadelphia Dispensary for the Medical Relief of the Poor.
Media Type:
Scrapbooks
Source: Print and Picture Collection
Notes:
Depicts the Philadelphia Dispensary for the Medical Relief of the Poor, on Fifth Street between Sansom and Walnut. The first institution of its kind in the country, the dispensary was established in 1786 by Dr. Benjamin Rush. The building was opened in 1801 and included an Obstetrical and Eye and Ear department. Consulting physicians and surgeons included such notables as Drs. Benjamin Rush, Caspar Wistar and Philip S. Physick.
Creation Year: 1812
Call Number: A917.481 P536 v.9
Creator Name: Castner, Samuel, Jr., 1843-1929 - Compiler
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