First Hospital in America (1751) – 52 Weeks of Firsts - Saturday, May 16 in Washington Square West, PhiladelphiaWashington Square West

First Hospital in America (1751) – 52 Weeks of Firsts

Saturday, May 16·Washington Square West

First Hospital in America (1751) – 52 Weeks of Firsts

Posted to Washington Square West on January 3, 2026

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Sat, May 16

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800 Spruce Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19107, United States

Take a pulse on history… America's first hospital, founded by none other than Ben Franklin, set the gold standard for care and still stands today as a monument to healing and hope.

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