Washington Square West in Philadelphia in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Pennsylvania Hospital

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), January 13, 2023

1. Pennsylvania Hospital Marker

Inscription. In the Year of Christ
MDCCLV.
George the Second happily reigning
(for he sought the happiness of his people)
Philadelphia flourishing
(for its inhabitants were publick spirited)
This building
by the bounty of the government,
and many private persons,
was piously founded
for the relief of the sick and miserable;
may the God of Mercies
bless this undertaking.
Immediately below is the cornerstone bearing the above inscription written by Benjamin Franklin and laid with Masonic Rite May 28, 1755

Erected by Penn Medicine.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Science & Medicine. A significant historical year for this entry is 1755.

Location. 39° 56.683′ N, 75° 9.316′ W. Marker is in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in Philadelphia County. It is in Washington Square West. Marker can be reached from South 8th Street south of Delancey Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 801 Pine St, Philadelphia PA 19106, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. On This Site (here, next to this marker); Pennsylvania Hospital Healthcare Heroes Garden (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named On This Site

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(a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named On This Site (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Pennsylvania Hospital (within shouting distance of this marker); Historic Site Directory (within shouting distance of this marker); March 25, 1952 (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named On This Site (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Philadelphia.

Additional commentary.
1. Photographing the marker
Hospital staff must escort anyone photographing the grounds to ensure patient privacy. Photos were taken after clearing with the media department.

— Submitted January 16, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.

Credits. This page was last revised on September 5, 2023. It was originally submitted on January 16, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 57 times since then and 14 times this year. Photo 1. submitted on January 16, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.