State College in Centre County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
R Values
Standardized measures of resistance to heat transfer, were first proposed in 1945 by Everett Shuman, who, as Director of Penn State's Building Research Institute, continued to promote their adoption. R Values were later widely applied to industrial and residential insulating materials and helped customers make more energy-efficient choices.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 1945.
Location. 40° 47.583′ N, 77° 51.841′ W. Marker is in State College, Pennsylvania, in Centre County. Marker is on Burrowes Road north of West College Avenue (Pennsylvania Route 26), on the right when traveling north. 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. Heart-Assist Pump (within shouting distance of this marker); Wake Turbulence (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Driver Education (about 500 feet away); The State Theatre (about 500 feet away); Dale Building
this page online
Credits. This page was last revised on June 22, 2019. It was originally submitted on June 22, 2019, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 170 times since then and 35 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 22, 2019, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
