Salk Hall, Medical research building at University of Pittsburgh, United States
The Salk Hall building houses the School of Pharmacy and School of Dental Medicine, featuring specialized laboratories, classrooms, and research facilities across multiple floors.
Initially constructed in 1941 as Pittsburgh Municipal Hospital for Contagious Diseases, the building gained recognition when Jonas Salk developed the first polio vaccine within its walls.
The Elmer H. Grimm Sr. Pharmacy Museum and dental museum inside Salk Hall display collections of medical instruments and artifacts from the early twentieth century.
Located at 3501 Terrace Street, the building maintains regular academic hours and welcomes visitors to explore its museum collections during weekday operating hours.
The structure houses an original 1910 dental chair and 1920s x-ray equipment as part of its permanent historical medical exhibition.
Location: Pittsburgh
Inception: 1940
Part of: University of Pittsburgh
Address: 3501 Terrace Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15213 15213
GPS coordinates: 40.44270,-79.96290
Latest update: May 17, 2025 10:52
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