Lazaretto Quarantine Station
Posted by: 
Gosffo
N 39° 51.734 W 075° 17.974
18S E 474377 N 4412509
They built a firestation and banquet hall in front of this building. It seemed odd to me, but check out the website below and you'll see how it happened!!!!!!
Waymark Code: WM8J7A
Location: Pennsylvania, United States
Date Posted: 04/08/2010
Views: 10
Marker Text: A rare surviving example of a quarantine station, the Lazaretto was the introduction to America for many immigrants. Established in 1799 in reaction to a yellow fever epidemic, it operated until 1893 to inspect cargo and passengers for infectious diseases. Affected cargo was fumigated or destroyed and ill passengers were hospitalized and quarantined until recovery or death. The cemetery was here and original structures remain nearby.
Marker Name: Lazaretto Quarantine Station
County: Delaware
Date Dedicated: 10/25/2008
Marker Type: Roadside
Location: 99 Wanamaker Ave., at 2nd St. intersection, Essington
Category: Ethnic & Immigration, Government & Politics 19th Century, Medicine & Science
Website: [Web Link]
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