The D.T. Watson Home for Crippled Children is famous as one of the first sites in the world to test the Jonas Salk vaccine for Polio. The home is located in the Pittsburgh suburb of Sewickley, Pennsylvania. Jonas Edward Salk (October 28, 1914 – June 23, 1995) was an American physician and researcher, best known for the development of the first polio vaccine (the eponymous Salk vaccine). ... Poliomyelitis (polio), or infantile paralysis, is a viral paralytic disease. ... Nickname: Steel City, Iron City, City of Champions, City of Bridges, City of Colleges Location in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania Coordinates: Country United States State Pennsylvania County Allegheny County Founded 1758 Mayor Luke Ravenstahl (D) Area    - City 151. ... Sewickley is a borough located in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. ...

External links

• The Watson Institute and Home for Crippled Children