Past Events of C.H.O.P.'s History.

The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia was created by Francis West Lewis. He was inspired by the first Children's Hospital in the world which is located in France. He came back with ambition to do the same for America. Dr. Lewis was impressed that children treated in an environment specifically designed for children's medical care seemed to get better faster. He wanted to give Philadelphia children the same opportunity. And we're very glad he did!


C.H.O.P. was built in 1855 on Blight Streets. Until 1866, it relocates for the second time to 22nd streets between locust and walnut. Today its location is set on 34th street and Civic Center Boulevard.


Dr. Francis West Lewis worked with Hewson Bache (MD) and Penrose (MD) to build his project for the children of our nation.