College of Physicians of Philadelphia, Philadelphia

Name: College of Physicians of Philadelphia
Address: 19 S 22nd St, Philadelphia, United States

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The College of Physicians of Philadelphia is the oldest private medical society in the United States. Founded in 1787 by 24 Philadelphia physicians "to advance the Science of Medicine, and thereby lessen human misery, by investigating the diseases and remedies which are peculiar to our country" and to promote "order and uniformity in the practice of Physick," it has made important contributions to medical education and research. The College hosts the Mütter Museum, a gallery of 19th-century specimens, teaching models, instruments, and photographs, as well as the Historical Medical Library, which is one of the country's oldest medical libraries. ()

Built: 1909 (115 years ago)Coordinates: 39°57'12"N, 75°10'35"W

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19 S 22nd StCenter City (Center City West)Philadelphia United States

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College of Physicians of Philadelphia – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Walnut Street, Mütter Museum, Liberty Place, Rittenhouse Square.

0.5 miW
Street, Shopping, Shopping district
Walnut Street, Philadelphia
14 min walk • Walnut Street in Philadelphia is a bustling shopping district that serves as a premier destination for both locals and tourists seeking a high-quality retail experience. This vibrant thoroughfare boasts an eclectic mix of stores, ranging from high-end boutiques...
~50 ftNW
Medical history and pathology on display
Mütter Museum, Philadelphia
1 min walk • The Mütter Museum, located in the heart of Philadelphia, is an extraordinary institution dedicated to medical history. This unique museum, part of The College of Physicians of Philadelphia, is renowned for its vast collection of anatomical specimens, models,...
0.5 miE
Shopping, Shopping centre, Architecture
Liberty Place, Philadelphia
12 min walk • Liberty Place is an iconic commercial hub nestled in the heart of Philadelphia, United States. This shopping center, a distinctive feature of the city's skyline, offers a vibrant mix of retail, dining, and entertainment options.
~1390 ftSE
Park
Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia
7 min walk • Rittenhouse Square is the name of both a public park and the surrounding neighborhood that is also referred to as Rittenhouse in Center City, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States.
~1270 ftW
Bridge
Market Street Bridge, Philadelphia
7 min walk • The Market Street Bridge carries Market Street, the primary east-west street in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, across the Schuylkill River. The current bridge is the fifth permanent structure built at the site.
~180 ftS
Church, Gothic Revival architecture, Sacred and religious sites
First Unitarian Church of Philadelphia, Philadelphia
1 min walk • The First Unitarian Church of Philadelphia is a Unitarian Universalist congregation located at 2125 Chestnut Street in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. As a regional Community Center it sponsors cultural, educational, civic, wellness and spiritual activities.
0.5 miSE
Theater, Concerts and shows
Plays & Players, Philadelphia
14 min walk • Plays and Players Theatre, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, is one of the oldest professional theater companies in the United States, founded in 1911. The theater building was designed and constructed in 1912 by Philadelphia architect Amos W.
0.4 miSE
Museum, Specialty museum, Art gallery
Philadelphia Art Alliance, Philadelphia
12 min walk • The Philadelphia Art Alliance at University of the Arts is a multidisciplinary arts center located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in the Rittenhouse Square neighborhood.
~1070 ftNW
Park
Schuylkill Banks, Philadelphia
6 min walk • Schuylkill Yards is a $3.5 billion, masterplanned development project by Brandywine Realty Trust in West Philadelphia. The project was announced in a press conference in March 2016. The project is being designed in phases.
~1470 ftNE
Church, Romanesque architecture
Saint Clement's Church, Philadelphia
8 min walk • Saint Clement's Church is a historic Anglo-Catholic parish in Logan Square, Center City, Philadelphia. It is part of the Episcopal Diocese of Pennsylvania. The church, designed by architect John Notman, was built in 1856.
~1020 ftS
Church, Sacred and religious sites
First Presbyterian Church, Philadelphia
5 min walk • The First Presbyterian Church in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, is located on 21st and Walnut Streets, built in an array of architectural styles of leading Philadelphia architects.

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Which popular attractions are close to College of Physicians of Philadelphia?

Nearby attractions include Mütter Museum, Philadelphia (1 min walk), First Unitarian Church of Philadelphia, Philadelphia (1 min walk), Wine School of Philadelphia, Philadelphia (3 min walk), Commerce Square, Philadelphia (4 min walk).

How to get to College of Physicians of Philadelphia by public transport?

The nearest stations to College of Physicians of Philadelphia:

Tram

22nd Street • Lines: 10, 11, 13, 34, 36 (2 min walk)
19th Street • Lines: 10, 11, 13, 34, 36 (7 min walk)

Bus

Walnut St & 21st St • Lines: 12, 9 (5 min walk)

Train

Philadelphia 30th Street Station (9 min walk)
Suburban Station (13 min walk)

Metro

30th Street • Lines: Mfl (11 min walk)
15th Street • Lines: Mfl (15 min walk)