Acheson, Edward G., House - Monongahela, PA - U.S. National Register of Historic Places on Waymarking.com

Per the National Historic Landmark link below:
From 1890 to 1895 this brick house was the home of scientist Edward G. Acheson (1856-1931). In all probability it is also the site where, in 1891, he conducted experiments that led to his invention of carborundum, his name for silicon carbide. A mixture of clay and powdered coke, fused by means of an electrical current, Carborundum was then -- and for fifty years remained -- the hardest known artificial substance in the world. It has been used in countless industrial processes, primarily as an abrasive, over the years. Acheson's achievements are all the more remarkable in that he was self-educated and worked independently.

The unassuming two story house, located along main city roadway, is maintained in good condition.

Street address: 908 Main Street Monongahela , PA USA County / Borough / Parish: Washington County Year listed: 1976 Historic (Areas of) Significance: Person Periods of significance: 1895, 1890 Historic function: Domestic Current function: Domestic Privately owned?: yes Primary Web Site: [Web Link] National Historic Landmark Link: [Web Link] Season start / Season finish: Not listed Hours of operation: Not listed Secondary Website 1: Not listed Secondary Website 2: Not listed

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Date Logged Log User Rating   05/10/2015 nomadwillie visited it