In 1886, three brothers started a company in order to manufacture and sell ready-to-use sterile surgical dressings. That company was Johnson & Johnson, and it was founded right here in New Brunswick, New Jersey. Over the next century, Johnson & Johnson would work hard to improve sanitation practices in hospitals, dramatically improving the safety of many medical procedures.
Through June 26th, 2011, visit the Cornelius Low House to learn more about the many medical transformations that took place in this state from 1775 through 1975. Entitled “Call the Doctor! Call the Nurse!” this fascinating tour through New Jersey’s medical history offers a glimpse of the many contributions New Jersey residents have made to medical science. In addition to the Johnson brothers, learn about how smallpox and the Spanish flu affected New Jersey residents, the important role women have played in the medical profession, and much more.
Since the 18th century, the Cornelius Low House has been a Middlesex County cultural landmark. Today, the facility houses a museum, administered by the Middlesex County Cultural and Heritage Commission, which highlights state and local history and provides an opportunity to explore the unique legacy of this area.
Open Tuesday-Friday and Sunday from 1pm-4pm, the Cornelius Low House is located at 1225 River Road in Piscataway, New Jersey. BestRentNJ.com rental apartments located closest to the Cornelius Low House include Rivendell Village, Rivendell at Edison, Blueberry Village and Edison Village.