OLIVER EVANS CHAPTER

Author: Muriel K, Veep

  • 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 Tap Room3100 Horizon Dr, King of Prussia 19406 In August of 2022, Rich gave our chapter a tour of the former Scheidt brewery complex & Von C Brewing Co. in…

  • 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, created a PowerPoint to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the first subway in the world (London England). He first presented the talk on the date of the subway opening, January…

  • 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 meeting room will open at 5:30, talk will begin at 6:00 Location: Parkway Central Free Library, 1901 Vine StreetEnter the Heim Center classroom at the back of the library on…

  • The History of the Fairmount Water Works

    The History of the Fairmount Water Works An illustrated presentation by A. Leonard Pundt Wednesday, February 14, 2024, 6 pm The Fairmount Water Works was once the most visited place in America after Niagara Falls. Many famous people stopped there and left a record of their impressions. When and why was this famous Philadelphia landmark…

  • OE Chapter Spring meeting schedule 2024

    Wednesday, February 14Wednesday, March 13Wednesday, April 10Wednesday, May 8 Our meetings are set on the second Wednesday of each month, February through May. We meet in the Heim Center Room of the Parkway Central main Philadelphia Free Library at 1901 Vine Street, Philadelphia. Enter the Heim Center classroom at the back of the library on…

  • Abandoned Eastern Pennsylvania (Virtual)

    Chester County History Center presents Abandoned Eastern Pennsylvania: Remnants of History Date:January 23Time:7:00 pm – 8:00 pm Have you ever peeked through a shutter and wondered about the mysteries hidden within an abandoned property?  Journey through some of Eastern Pennsylvania’s ruins and discover an evocative new way to look at history and long-neglected sites –…

  • History of the Fairmount Water Works

    A presentation by A. Leonard Pundt Tuesday, January 23, 2024, 7pm Location:Kennedy House1901 JFK BoulevardPhiladelphia This is an in person eventRSVP Alan Windle awindle94@yahoo.com Getting there:Parking at 19th Street between Arch and JFKRegional Rail to Suburban StationMarket-Frankfort El to 15th StreetTrolley to 19th Street Len is an editor and researcher at the Philadelphia Water Department.…

  • TIAX and the Arthur D. Little Company

    Restoring an American Industrial Legend: TIAX and the Arthur D. Little Company the Science History Institute’s presentation in person and on line Thursday, January 18, 2024 6pm–7pm | Lecture7pm-8pm | Reception Join us in person or online for our hybrid January JPS talk featuring TIAX founder, president, and CTO Kenan Sahin. His talk will tell the story…

  • From Creek to Sewer

    An informal history of Philadelphia’s changing landscape A presentation by Adam LevineWednesday, December 13, 2023, 6 pm As we walk around the city of Philadelphia, few of us think about the hidden world of streams that once meandered across the city. Adam Levine will present a fascinating illustrated lecture that will uncover part of the…

  • George Washington Bridge, virtual road trip

    From the Robling Museum Wednesday, November 15, 2023, 6pm Step into the fascinating world of the George Washington Bridge, the busiest bridge in the world. Let’s delve into the past and future of this engineering marvel. Immerse yourself in the insightful discussions as we learn more about the engineering marvel that has stood the test…