OLIVER EVANS CHAPTER

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…
Below is the link to register. There are a limited number of participants so register early. https://www.eventkeeper.com/code/ekform.cfm?curOrg=LMLS&curID=475087
Join the Roebling Museum for a virtual lecture about the first place John A. Roebling tested his wire rope, the Allegheny Portage Railroad! Thu, November…
THE EARLIEST FILM FROM THE CINECRAFT ARCHIVE From the collection at Hagley Last month, we brought you a “lost” silent film found in the Cinecraft…
From the Wagner Free Institute On Thursday, join the Wagner and three other special collections libraries for the 2020 Virtual Lantern Slide Salon. Part of…

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.


