Castner Scrapbook v.9, Hospitals, Charitable, page 28
Historical Images of Philadelphia Castner Scrapbook Collection
Item Info
Media Type: Scrapbooks
Source: Print and Picture Collection
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Item pdcc00813, top [image dimensions 15.8 cm x 20.9 cm]:
Shows 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 on view 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.
On the left is shown a partial view of the Mercantile Library.
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Item pdcc00814, bottom right [image dimensions 6.9 cm x 10.6 cm]:
Shows 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 on view 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.
On the left is shown the Mercantile Library.
Building demolished: YES
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Item pdcc00820, bottom left [image dimensions 7.0 cm x 9.0 cm]:
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.
Call Number: A917.481 P536 v.9
Creator Name: Castner, Samuel, Jr., 1843-1929 - Compiler
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