Wills Eye Institute
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Gosffo
N 39° 56.885 W 075° 09.322
18S E 486727 N 4422006
Almost 200 year old!
Waymark Code: WM7MWQ
Location: Pennsylvania, United States
Date Posted: 11/10/2009
Views: 10
Marker Text: In operation since 1834, Wills was the first US medical facility dedicated to the treatment of eyes and first to train residents in ophthalmology. Committed to patient care, research, and education, Wills is known worldwide for its surgical and medical innovations in eye care.
Marker Name: Wills Eye Institute
County: Philadelphia
Date Dedicated: 10/09/2009
Marker Type: City
Location: 840 Walnut St., Philadelphia
Category: Education, Invention, Medicine & Science, Professions & Vocations
Website: [Web Link]
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