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Oldest Existing Surgical Amphitheatre In North America
The oldest existing surgical amphitheater in North America opened in 1804. Physicians and medical students once observed operations from the gallery encircling the room. Without electricity, sterile technique or anesthesia, patients were lucky to ha . . .
The oldest existing surgical amphitheater in North America opened in 1804. Physicians and medical students once observed operations from the gallery encircling the room. Without electricity, sterile technique or anesthesia, patients were lucky to have a bright, sunny day and a surgeon who was swift . . .
Philadelphia, PA
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Miles From Center City Philly:
Site of Mafia Boss Assassination
Angelo Bruno was notable for being boss of the Philadelphia crime family for two decades until his assassination. Known as the "the Gentle Don," in 1980 Bruno was killed at this location, while sitting in his car in front of his home. The crime scen . . .
Angelo Bruno was notable for being boss of the Philadelphia crime family for two decades until his assassination. Known as the "the Gentle Don," in 1980 Bruno was killed at this location, while sitting in his car in front of his home. The crime scene is known for its memorable and disturbing image. . . .
Philadelphia, PA
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Miles From Center City Philly:
Former Site of Pennsylvania's Last Hangings
Moyamensing Prison was in use from 1835 until 1963. The Gothic-style prision featured dramatic, castellated towers. Among those Incarcerated was H.H. Holmes, America's first seriel killer, who was hanged there in 1896. Moyamensing was also the s . . .
Moyamensing Prison was in use from 1835 until 1963. The Gothic-style prision featured dramatic, castellated towers. Among those Incarcerated was H.H. Holmes, America's first seriel killer, who was hanged there in 1896. Moyamensing was also the site of Pennsylvania's last execution by hanging. . . .
Philadelphia, PA
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A 90-Foot Obelisk The Height of A 15 Story Building
The tallest funerary monument in America is as tall as a 15-story building and stands at the The Woodlands Cemetery. A 90-foot granite obelisk marks the tomb for Thomas Wiltberger Evans, a dentist who died in 1897. The tombstone, however, was not c . . .
The tallest funerary monument in America is as tall as a 15-story building and stands at the The Woodlands Cemetery. A 90-foot granite obelisk marks the tomb for Thomas Wiltberger Evans, a dentist who died in 1897. The tombstone, however, was not completed for another 20 years.
Philadelphia, PA
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Miles From Center City Philly:
Site of Killings That Inspired Silence of The Lambs
One of the most shocking real-life horror stories of the 20th century occurred at the location. In the house that used to stand here, in the mid 1980s, Gary Heidnik held six women captive, killing two of them. He employed horrific and cruel methods . . .
One of the most shocking real-life horror stories of the 20th century occurred at the location. In the house that used to stand here, in the mid 1980s, Gary Heidnik held six women captive, killing two of them. He employed horrific and cruel methods of torture against them and inspired the Buffalo . . .
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