The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia was the first children’s hospital in the U.S. and has been the setting for many dramatic medical firsts.
The Hospital of Fox Chase Cancer Center was the first cancer hospital in the nation.
One out of every six doctors was trained in Philadelphia.
Original Message:
Sent: 10-14-2015 08:43
From: Mary Leszczynski
Subject: Phun Philly Phact
More Philly Phacts!
William Penn founded the city way back in 1682 and chose the name “Philadelphia” meaning “brotherly love” in Greek.
City Hall took 30 years to complete and is the tallest masonry structure in the world.
In 1790, Philadelphia was declared the first capital of the United States.
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Mary Leszczynski
Design & Brand Manager
INFORMS
Catonsville MD
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Original Message:
Sent: 10-08-2015 15:45
From: Mary Leszczynski
Subject: Phun Philly Phact
More Philly Phacts:
The Academy of Music is the oldest musical auditorium in the country still serving its original purpose.
The Academy of Natural Sciences is the oldest natural history institution in the western hemisphere.
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Mary Leszczynski
Design & Brand Manager
INFORMS
Catonsville MD
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Original Message:
Sent: 10-07-2015 07:24
From: Scott Nestler
Subject: Phun Philly Phact
The U.S. Mint tour is very good. We did it a couple of years ago with our daughters. Highly encourage that you to check it out if you have time.
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Scott Nestler
Associate Professional Specialist
Mendoza College of Business, University of Notre Dame
Granger IN
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Original Message:
Sent: 10-06-2015 08:11
From: Kara Tucker
Subject: Phun Philly Phact
You can tour the U.S. Mint in Philly for free! http://www.usmint.gov/mint_tours/?action=philadelphia
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Kara Tucker
Production Editor/Marketing Content Specialist
INFORMS
Catonsville MD
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Original Message:
Sent: 10-05-2015 13:54
From: Mary Leszczynski
Subject: Phun Philly Phact
The country’s first mint, the U.S. Mint, opened in 1792. At least half of the nation’s circulating coins and most of the commemorative medals are struck in this building. Check your coins for the trademark “P” that indicates its origin.
Don't forget! Early registration ends Monday at Midnight!
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Mary Leszczynski
Design & Brand Manager
INFORMS
Catonsville MD
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Original Message:
Sent: 10-04-2015 17:12
From: Mary Leszczynski
Subject: Phun Philly Phact
Philadelphia is also home to some pretty cool Phirsts...
The nation’s “firsts” established here include: FIRST hospital, FIRST medical school, FIRST natural history institution, FIRST school of pharmacy, FIRST engineering classes and the world’s FIRST general purpose computer.
Philadelphia is the home of the country’s FIRST play (Thomas Godfrey’s Prince of Parthia, produced in 1767), FIRST grand opera (William Fry’s Leonora, from 1845), FIRST theater (the Walnut Street Theatre, built in 1809) and FIRST art museum and school (the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts).
The Philadelphia Eagles defeated the Cincinnati Reds (64-0) at Temple Stadium on November 7, 1934, when 10 touchdowns were made at the first professional football game.
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Mary Leszczynski
Design & Brand Manager
INFORMS
Catonsville MD
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Original Message:
Sent: 10-02-2015 13:43
From: Mary Leszczynski
Subject: Phun Philly Phact
More on ENIAC...
ENIAC ran continuously from July 29, 1947 to October 2, 1955. It was replaced by the Electronic Discrete Variable Automatic Computer (EDVAC), a binary stored program system with 5.5KB of internal memory that begun operations in 1951.
The original programmers of ENIAC computer were women. The most famous of the group was Jean Jennings Bartik (originally Betty Jennings). The other five women were Kay McNulty, Betty Snyder, Marlyn Wescoff, Fran Bilas, and Ruth Lichterman. All six have been inducted into the Women in Technology International Hall of Fame.
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Mary Leszczynski
Design & Brand Manager
INFORMS
Catonsville MD
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Original Message:
Sent: 10-01-2015 09:46
From: Mary Leszczynski
Subject: Phun Philly Phact
Are you heading to the 2015 INFORMS Annual Meeting in Philadelphia?
Did you know that ENIAC was built in 1946 at The University of Pennsylvania? The School of Engineering and Applied Science is proud to have on display four of the original 40 panels of the ENIAC. The artifacts represent approximately one-tenth of its original size. Might be a cool side trip.
Make sure to register before Monday, October 5, which is the Early Bird deadline. Click here to register.
Can't wait to see everyone, we really have some cool stuff planned for you! :)
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Mary Leszczynski
Design & Brand Manager
INFORMS
Catonsville MD
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