Daniel Hale Williams House
Daniel Hale Williams House, Medical pioneer residence in Bronzeville, Chicago, United States.
The Daniel Hale Williams House stands at 445 East 42nd Street, featuring a 1.5-story wood-frame structure with a gabled roof and polygonal window bay.
Dr. Daniel Hale Williams performed the first documented successful heart surgery in 1893 and established Provident Hospital, the first African American-owned medical facility.
The residence represents a milestone in African American medical advancement as the home of a surgeon who challenged racial barriers in healthcare during segregation.
The National Historic Landmark offers educational tours focusing on medical history and African American achievements in the early twentieth century medical field.
The house contains an original laboratory space where Dr. Williams continued his medical research while advancing opportunities for African American healthcare professionals.
Location: Chicago
GPS coordinates: 41.81873,-87.61526
Latest update: April 13, 2025 00:48
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