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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Blumenthal Brothers Chocolate Factory
This Philadelphia chocolate company began as an extract company in 1900 founded by three Blumenthal brothers in the Old City neighborhood in Philadelphia. Initially the…
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Tender Lilac Virtual Link
The Oliver Evans Chapter, Society for Industrial Archeology presents U.S. Lighthouse Tender Lilac Wednesday, December 10, 2025, 6pm Register at this link to join the…
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U.S. Lighthouse Tender Lilac
The Oliver Evans Chapter, Society for Industrial Archeologypresents U.S. Lighthouse Tender Lilac A presentation by Mary Habstritt Wednesday, December 10, 2025, 6pm She was launched…
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A Tale of Two Trowels: The Enduring Legacy and Industrial Archaeology of the West Point Foundry
A Society for Industrial Archeology Presentation by Arron Kotlensky and Steve Walton Thursday, November 20, 2025, 5 p.m. Eastern (US & Canada From its beginnings…
● 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.
