Washington Square West in Philadelphia in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
On This Site
The first building to occupy this site, the "Picture House" was especially erected to accommodate Benjamin West's painting Christ Healing the Sick in the Temple in 1817. It was removed to make way for the new Memorial Wards opened in 1894, including the Wistar Morris Memorial Pavilion, a generous gift from his family. Mr. Morris was President of the Board of Managers when he died in 1891.
The Outpatient Building was opened here in 1927, refurbished in 1967, and replaced in 1983 by the present Cathcart Building, a nine-story patient tower with support facilities. It is linked to the south with the Gallery Pavilion where the West painting now hangs. The Pavilion is most conveniently reached through the Elm Courtyard on 8th Street.
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The Outpatient Department Building, demolished in 1981
Memorial Pavilions, demolished during building programs in the 1950s, 1960s and 1970s
Erected by Pennsylvania Hospital Historic Walking Tour. (Marker Number 10.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Science & Medicine. A significant historical year for this entry is 1817.
Location. 39° 56.746′ N, 75° 9.335′ W. Marker is in Philadelphia
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Mikveh Israel Cemetery (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Mikveh Israel Cemetery (a few steps from this marker); Cemetery of the Congregation Mikve Israel (a few steps from this marker); Haym Salomon (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named On This Site (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named On This Site (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named On This Site (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Historic Site Directory (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Philadelphia.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 2, 2023. It was originally submitted on December 19, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 68 times since then and 7 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 19, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
