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

On This Site

1. On This Site Marker

Inscription.
On June 7, 1774, the Board of Managers heard a proposal to establish a Botanical Garden on the hospital ground to provide a ready source of ingredients for the medicinal remedies of the period, most of which were based on plant material.

However, it was 200 years before the garden became a reality, when the Philadelphia Committee of the Garden Club of America selected it as a Bicentennial project. Through its ten member clubs, as well as staff and friends of Pennsylvania Hospital, it was completed in 1976 and presented to the Hospital as a living demonstration of the ways nature continues to help the physician.

Erected by Pennsylvania Hospital Historic Walking Tour. (Marker Number ▲.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Horticulture & Forestry • Science & Medicine. A significant historical date for this entry is June 7, 1774.

Location. 39° 56.678′ N, 75° 9.367′ W. Marker is in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in Philadelphia County. It is in Washington Square West. Marker is on Pine Street east of South 9th Street, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 801 Pine St, Philadelphia PA 19107, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Pennsylvania Hospital (a few steps from this marker); William Penn

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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 69 times since then and 13 times this year. Photo 1. submitted on January 17, 2023.