University of the Sciences
Posted by: evrik
N 39° 56.820 W 075° 12.522
18S E 482171 N 4421895
Founded in 1821 as Philadelphia College of Pharmacy, the first college of pharmacy in the United States, USP is where the founders of six of the top pharmaceutical companies in the world launched their futures.
Waymark Code: WM5HW
Location: Pennsylvania, United States
Date Posted: 01/02/2006
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Founded in 1821 at historic Carpenters' Hall by prominent apothecaries to improve the standards of pharmacy, the College was incorporated the following year. It is the oldest institution of its kind in the United States.
Marker Name: Philadelphia College of Pharmacy and Science
County: Philadelphia
Date Dedicated: 01/04/1971
Marker Type: City
Location: 43rd St. & Kingsessing Ave., West Philadelphia
Category: Education
Website: [Web Link]
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