Edith Hamilton and Alice Hamilton
Baltimore, Baltimore, Maryland
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Edith Hamilton, classicist author of The Greek Way, and her sister Alice Hamilton, M.D., founder of industrial hygiene and pioneer in removing lead from paint
Erected by Bolton Hill Historic District
The Story
The Hamilton sisters each left a lasting mark. Edith Hamilton became one of America's most beloved interpreters of the ancient world as author of The Greek Way, while her sister Alice Hamilton essentially founded the field of industrial medicine, exposing the dangers of lead and other toxins to American workers.
Why it matters
Alice Hamilton's crusade against industrial poisons helped launch modern occupational health, and Edith brought classical antiquity alive for millions of readers.
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