PA-052 American Pharmaceutical Association

Marker text: AMERICAN PHARMACEUTICAL ASSOCIATION

Professional society created, Oct. 6-8, 1852, to assure quality & safe distribution of drugs. Pharmacists from eight states met in a building nearby for the founding meeting; among them was Philadelphian William Proctor, Jr., "Father of American Pharmacy."

Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, 2001

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Location: NW corner, Market & N 7th Sts., Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania

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