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. Click to hear the 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 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. Marker 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.

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8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Eddie Adams (approx. 0.3 miles away); Willie Thrower (approx. 0.4 miles away); Fannie Sellins (approx. 1.3 miles away); Rachel Carson (approx. 1.9 miles away); Carnegie Hero Fund Commission (approx. 2.1 miles away); Harwick Miners Memorial (approx. 2.3 miles away); Chartier's Old Town (approx. 2½ miles away); Orr's Block House (approx. 2½ 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. September 4, 2016 Pittsburgh

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

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 878 times since then and 113 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on October 1, 2016, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.