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Philadelphia, PA
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Museum Promotes Understanding of The History of Science
Formed by the merger of the Chemical Heritage Foundation and the Life Sciences Foundation, the Science History Institute collects and shares the stories of innovators and of discoveries that shape our lives. The institute preserves and interprets th . . .
Formed by the merger of the Chemical Heritage Foundation and the Life Sciences Foundation, the Science History Institute collects and shares the stories of innovators and of discoveries that shape our lives. The institute preserves and interprets the history of chemistry, chemical engineering, and . . .
Philadelphia, PA
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Oldest Existing Surgical Amphitheatre In North America
The oldest existing surgical amphitheater in North America opened in 1804. Physicians and medical students once observed operations from the gallery encircling the room. Without electricity, sterile technique or anesthesia, patients were lucky to ha . . .
The oldest existing surgical amphitheater in North America opened in 1804. Physicians and medical students once observed operations from the gallery encircling the room. Without electricity, sterile technique or anesthesia, patients were lucky to have a bright, sunny day and a surgeon who was swift . . .
Philadelphia, PA
4
Miles From Center City Philly:
Museum Features Some of The Nation's Finest Dental Antiquities
Founded in 1938, the museum collection features some of the finest dental antiquities in the country, ranging in date from the late eighteenth century to the present day. The museum exhibition features a rich array of unique dental artifacts that al . . .
Founded in 1938, the museum collection features some of the finest dental antiquities in the country, ranging in date from the late eighteenth century to the present day. The museum exhibition features a rich array of unique dental artifacts that also present the history of dentistry in America. D . . .
Philadelphia, PA
7
Miles From Center City Philly:
Extracted Human Nervous System On Display
Harriet Cole was a maid employed at what is known today as Drexel's College of Medicine. In the late 19th century, it was called Hahnemann Medical College, and it was the place of employment of Dr. Rufus Weaver, professor of anatomy. Among Harriet' . . .
Harriet Cole was a maid employed at what is known today as Drexel's College of Medicine. In the late 19th century, it was called Hahnemann Medical College, and it was the place of employment of Dr. Rufus Weaver, professor of anatomy. Among Harriet's duties was cleaning up the room where Weaver dis . . .
Philadelphia, PA
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Miles From Center City Philly:
Birthplace of "The Father of American Psychiatry"
The former site of the birthplace of Benjamin Rush, who signed the Declaration of Independence, opposed slavery, and supported public health & social reforms. Dr. Rush was known as "Father of American Psychiatry." His birthhome was built in 1690 a . . .
The former site of the birthplace of Benjamin Rush, who signed the Declaration of Independence, opposed slavery, and supported public health & social reforms. Dr. Rush was known as "Father of American Psychiatry." His birthhome was built in 1690 and was accidentally destroyed by a bulldozer in Fe . . .
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