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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The Historic Bridges of the Upper Delaware
The Calhoun Street Bridge linking Trenton NJ and Morrisville PA was built in 60 days in 1884 on the original piers of an 1861 wooden…
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Artist Talks at Moore College of Art & Design
James Abbott, whose previously posted exhibit on the Benjamin Franklin Bridge at the Cherry Street Pier, is featured in a program at the Moore College…
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The first Slinky was made in Philly
Rebekah James Morris (far left) and Christopher James (right) are the children of “Slinky” toy creators Richard and Betty James. Jen Procacci (second from left)…
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History of SEPTA’s subway and regional rail lines
Join on Tuesday, September 1st at 6 pm with cartographer, writer, artist, and lawyer Jake Berman to delve into the history of SEPTA’s subway and…
● 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.
