The Lazaretto
- Also Known As: Philadelphia Lazaretto
- Address: 99 Wanamaker Ave
- Vicinity: S of E 2nd St, behind the fire station, on the Delaware River
| Y/M/D | Person | Association | Description | Composition | Food | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Y/M/D | Person | Association | Description | Composition | Food | Event |
| 1643/00/00 | New Swedish Colony is established as the first European settlement in Pennsylvania. | Settling the American Colonies | ||||
| 1800/00/00 | The Lazaretto is built to processes immigrants and deal with contagious diseases, 1799-1800 | 1793 Yellow Fever Epidemic | ||||
| 1913/00/00 | Essington School of Flying is established, offering free lessons to college students who will volunteer for military service in the event of war. | |||||
| 1916/00/00 | US Army requisitions the Essington Flying School, aircraft and personnel and creates Chambers Field training base. The Lazaretto serves as barracks and headquarters. |
| Particulars for The Lazaretto: | |
|---|---|
| Area of Significance | Architecture |
| Criteria | Architecture-Engineering |
| Sight Category | Building |
| Architectural Style | Federal Style |
| Architectural Style | Georgian Architecture |
| Area of Significance | Health-medicine |
| Criteria | Historic Event |
| Historic Use | Hospital |
| Level of Significance | National |
| Owner | Private |
| Cultural Affiliation | Swedish American |
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