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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Philadelphia: Workshop of the World, new date
New date! Due to ongoing exhibition construction and maintenance work, we have rescheduled our March First Friday event, “Philadelphia: Workshop of the World,” to Friday,…
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Philadelphia: Workshop of the World
Science History InstitutepresentsPhiladelphia: Workshop of the WorldMarch 6th, 2026, 5-7pm Philadelphia was once known as the “workshop of the world” due to the abundance of…
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How A Chester County Stone Became a Multi-Regional Gilded Age Fad
Joseph Brinton’s ‘Celebrated’ Serpentine Stone: How A Chester County Stone Became a Multi-Regional Gilded Age Fad A presentation by Anne E. Krulikowski, PhD Join us…
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Request for Chapter Assistance
Dear Members and Supporters of the Oliver Evans Chapter of the Society for Industrial Archeology The chapter has been in existence since 1984, and during…
● 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.
