Darwin sketchbook
Caricature of Charles Darwin from The London Sketch-Book. Prof. Darwin This is the ape of form. Love’s Labor…
The Heyden Company began manufacturing and selling synthetic salicylic acid
In 1874, the Heyden Company located near Dresden, Germany began manufacturing and selling synthetic salicylic acid. Acetylated salicylic…
The Cook County Hospital Board purchased property at location of current hospital
In 1874, The Cook County Hospital Board purchased property at Harrison, Wood, Polk and Lincoln Streets, for $145,000,…
The Maine Medical Center was founded
In 1874, The Maine Medical Center (MCC) was founded. Today, MMC is a teaching hospital for Tufts University…
The Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania was established
In 1874, The Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania was established as the nation’s first teaching hospital.
Vanderbilt University Medical Center was founded
In 1874, the Vanderbilt University Medical Center was founded in Nashville.