The Society for Industrial Archeology.
OLIVER EVANS CHAPTER
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A chapter member noted that the organization sponsoring this talk and its location in person were not included in the last post. It is the historic Cornwall Iron Furnace, 1742 “With the exception of a mere handful of similar preservations in Sweden and Germany – and possibly a few in…
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Reminder: Historic Upper Delaware River Bridges
Wednesday June 10, 2026, 6:00-8:00 p.m:an illustrated talk by Robert P. Thomas, AIA Join us for a slide-show adventure to the scenic Upper Delaware River…
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Historic Upper Delaware River Bridges from the Delaware Water Gap to Trenton
N.J.’s Riegelsville Bridge spans the Delaware River and gives a glimpse to our past. Wednesday June 10, 2026, 6:00-8:00 p.m:an illustrated talk by Robert P.…
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Open House at Belmont Water Treatment Plant
Saturday, June 6, 2026 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The Philadelphia Water Department (PWD) is opening its doors to the public for an open house…
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Big Boy No. 4014 Coast-to-Coast Tour
Union Pacific’s famed Big Boy No. 4014, the world’s largest operating steam locomotive, will journey to the East Coast this summer for the first time…
● About US
The SIA’s emphasis on archeology reflects a concern for the tangible evidence of early industry. Our mission is the study, interpretation, and preservation of the surviving factories, machinery, bridges, canals, industrial communities and artifacts that are historically significant.
