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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Delaware Valley Shipyards and their Contribution during War
Over 2,400 ships, boats, and barges built by over 200,000 shipyard workers in 31 shipyards large and small. A presentation by Dan Cashin, Rigger Instructor…
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30th Annual Wright Stuff Film Fest
OLIVER EVANS CHAPTER presents 30th Annual Wright Stuff Film Fest presented by Martha Capwell Fox, Archives & Museum Coordinator, National Canal Museum, Delaware & Lehigh…
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Industrious Light, Baldwin Locomotive Mural
Phillip Adams is a local artist who has created several murals on Philadelphia Industrial history. They are located in neighborhoods formerly heavy in industrial production.…
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Date for American Keg Tour
Monday, November 4, 2019 Arrive no later than 11:15 a.m., the tour begins PROMPTLY at 11:30 a.m
● 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.
