State College in Centre County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Pure Food Laws
Pennsylvania's first pure food laws founded on the work of Penn State chemist William Frear (1860-1922), whose pioneer analyses of foods enabled the state to enforce truth-in-labeling laws. Frear also helped organize the first National Pure Food Congress, and the federal government's landmark Pure Food and Drug Act of 1906 was based on guidelines devised by an expert committee he headed.Erected by Penn State Alumni Association.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Government & Politics • Science & Medicine. A significant historical year for this entry is 1906.
Location. 40° 47.971′ N, 77° 51.845′ W. Marker is in State College, Pennsylvania, in Centre County. Marker can be reached from Curtin Road south of Shortlidge Road, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: State College PA 16801, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Ag Hill (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Mushroom Science (about 300 feet away); Calorimeter (about 400 feet away); Ag Experiment Station
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Credits. This page was last revised on June 1, 2019. It was originally submitted on June 1, 2019, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 134 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 1, 2019, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
