Washington Square West in Philadelphia in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
On This Site
While Pennsylvania Hospital is a living, contemporary institution, it has retained tangible evidence of its past wherever possible. In its newest buildigns, elements from structures now gone are incorporated as design features.
This cupola is the last remaining symbol of the Memorial pavilions opened in 1894. At that time, they represented the first major building program since the completion of the Pine Street Hospital almost ninety years earlier.
This cupola sat atop the middle Memorial Pavilion as seen in the accompanying engraving. Similar cupolas adorned the several sections. The east and west structures were demolished in building programs of the 1950s, 1960s, and 1970s. The final center section, only two-thirds of its original size by 1982, was removed to make way for the new Cathcart Building opened in 1983.
Erected by Pennsylvania Hospital Historic Walking Tour. (Marker Number ◆.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Science & Medicine. A significant historical year for this entry is 1894.
Location. 39° 56.673′ N, 75° 9.325′ W. Marker is in Philadelphia,
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Regionally, this marker is in Southeast Pennsylvania. It is also in the American Northeast and in the Mid-Atlantic. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy, New Netherland, and one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Pennsylvania Hospital Healthcare Heroes Garden (a few steps from this marker); Pennsylvania Hospital (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 On This Site (within shouting distance of this marker); William Penn (within shouting distance of this marker);
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 February 2, 2023. It was originally submitted on January 16, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 149 times since then and 8 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 16, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
