University of the Sciences
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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
Published By:Groundspeak Charter Member The Leprechauns
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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

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