Fort Mifflin, Hospital, Mud Island, Marine & Penrose Ferry Roads, Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, PA

Significance: Built ca. 1819, the hospital was located outside of the fort but shared characteristics with structures inside the fort. In 1837, it was converted to a mess house.

Unprocessed Field note material exists for this structure: FN-143, FN-144, FN-145

Survey number: HABS PA-1225-I

Building/structure dates: 1819 Initial Construction

Building/structure dates: 1837 Subsequent Work

National Register of Historic Places NRIS Number: 70000554

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1933 - 1970

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