Historical Markers in New Kensington, Pennsylvania

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Historical Markers in New Kensington, Pennsylvania

1 ► Pennsylvania, Westmoreland County, New Kensington — Eddie Adams — (1933-2004) —

On 9th Street at 4th Avenue (Pennsylvania Route 56), on the right when traveling west on 9th Street.

Photojournalist and Pulitzer Prize winner for the 1968 image Saigon Execution, which was influential in swaying public opinion against the Vietnam War. Adams began his career as a photographer for his high school yearbook and the local . . . — — Map (db m95410) HM

2 ► Pennsylvania, Westmoreland County, New Kensington — Stephanie Kwolek — (1923-2014) —

On Seventh Street Road (Pennsylvania Route 56) at Freeport Road, on the right when traveling east on Seventh Street Road.

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 . . . — — Map (db m98328) HM

3 ► Pennsylvania, Westmoreland County, New Kensington — Willie Thrower — (1930-2002) —

On Stevenson Boulevard (Pennsylvania Route 366) at Powers Drive (Pennsylvania Route 780), on the right when traveling south on Stevenson Boulevard.

First African American to play quarterback in the modern National Football League and in the Big Ten Conference. He played in two games for the Chicago Bears in 1953 and was a member of Michigan State’s national championship team in 1952. Thrower . . . — — Map (db m68065) HM

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