State College in Centre County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Industry Research

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), May 31, 2019

1. Industry Research Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

On this site, at the Petroleum Refining Lab, chemists conducted the university's first major industry-sponsored research beginning in 1929. They improved the refining process of crude oil and pioneered in identifying its components. The lab was razed in 1958, but Penn State still ranks among America's top universities in industry-sponsored research.

Erected by Penn State Alumni Association.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Science & Medicine. A significant historical year for this entry is 1929.

Location. 40° 47.657′ N, 77° 51.723′ W. Marker is in State College, Pennsylvania, in Centre County. Marker is on West College Avenue (Pennsylvania Route 26) west of South Allen Street, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: University Park PA 16802, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Old Engineering (a few steps from this marker); The Bent of Tau Beta Pi (within shouting distance of this marker); Diesel Engineering (within shouting distance of this marker); Hotel State College (within

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shouting distance of this marker); American Elms (within shouting distance of this marker); Campus View Apartments / Schlow Building (within shouting distance of this marker); The State Theatre (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Pattee Mall American Elms (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in State College.

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), May 31, 2019

2. Industry Research Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on June 2, 2019. It was originally submitted on June 2, 2019, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 123 times since then and 5 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 2, 2019, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.