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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  • Historic Forge Tour

    the Blacksmith of Trenton Sunday, March 24, 2024, 11am to 2pm We will be visiting an extremely historic forge in Trenton NJ called the Blacksmith…

  • Brewery Talk

    Chapter member Rich Wagner is giving a presentation, “Brewing in Norristown, Gulf Mills, and Conshohocken.” Date: Sunday March 10, 2024 at 2pm.Location: Conshohocken Brewing Company…

  • The first Subway in the World (London England)

    The first Subway in the World (London England) An illustrated presentation by Joel SpivakWednesday, March 13, 2024, 6 pm Joel Spivak, Oliver Evans Chapter President,…

  • History of the Fairmount Water Works: Reminder

    The History of the Fairmount Water Works An illustrated presentation by A. Leonard PundtWednesday, February 14, 2024, 6 pm Free and Open to Everyone The…

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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.

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