New Kensington in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Stephanie Kwolek

(1923-2014)

Photographed by Mike Wintermantel, October 1, 2016

1. Stephanie Kwolek Marker

Inscription. Polymer scientist whose discoveries led to the invention of DuPont Kevlar in 1965. Due to its high strength and durability, Kevlar is used in numerous industries. It is best known as the super strong material from which bullet-resistant vests are fabricated. This protective gear is critical to the safety of law enforcement and military personnel worldwide. Kwolek was awarded the National Medal of Technology in 1996. Her former home was here.

Erected 2016 by Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Science & Medicine • Women. In addition, it is included in the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission (PHMC) series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1965.

Location. 40° 33.772′ N, 79° 45.703′ W. Marker is in New Kensington, Pennsylvania, in Westmoreland County. It is at the intersection of Seventh Street Road (Pennsylvania Route 56) and Freeport Road, on the right when traveling east on Seventh Street Road. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: New Kensington PA 15068, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Laurel Highlands

and in Greater Pittsburgh.

It is also in the American Northeast,

in the Mid-Atlantic,

in Appalachia,

and specifically in Northern Appalachia. Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Viceroyalty of New France,

the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy,

and one of the original Thirteen Colonies.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Eddie Adams (approx. 0.3 miles away); Parnassus Great War Memorial (approx. 0.4 miles away); Willie Thrower

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(approx. 0.4 miles away); Rotary Decision Garden (approx. 1.1 miles away); World War Memorial (approx. 1.1 miles away); War Memorial (approx. 1.1 miles away); US Army M5 Anti-Tank Gun (approx. 1.1 miles away); Fannie Sellins (approx. 1.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in New Kensington.

More about this marker. Marker was dedicated on October 1, 2016

Also see . . .
1. Stephanie Kwolek - Inventor of Kevlar®. Famous Women Inventors (Submitted on October 1, 2016, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.)

2. Stephanie L. Kwolek. Chemical Heritage Foundation (Submitted on October 1, 2016, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.)

3. Stephanie Kwolek. American Chemical Society (Submitted on October 1, 2016, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.)

4. Stephanie Louise Kwolek at FindAGrave.com. (Submitted on October 1, 2016, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.)
5. Kevlar® Products. DuPont (Submitted on October 1, 2016, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.)

6. Historical marker honors Kevlar inventor's humble New Kensington roots. October 1, 2016 Pittsburgh Tribune-Review Article (Submitted on October 4, 2016, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.)

7. Historical marker to recognize late New Kensington native Kwolek, inventor of Kevlar

Photographed by Mike Wintermantel, October 1, 2016

2. Stephanie Kwolek Marker

Immediately after its unveiling
New Kensington Mayor Tom Guzzo (r) with help from volunteers

. September 4, 2016 Pittsburgh Tribune-Review article (Submitted on October 4, 2016, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.)

Photographed by Mike Wintermantel, October 1, 2016

3. Stephanie Kwolek Marker

Stephanie Kwolek image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Harry Kalish

4. Stephanie Kwolek

Photograph of Stephanie Kwolek, taken at Spinning Elements, Chemical Heritage Foundation, Philadelphia, PA, USA

Credits. This page was last revised on August 24, 2018. It was originally submitted on October 1, 2016, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 1,495 times since then and 45 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on October 1, 2016, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.