The Society for Industrial Archeology.
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The crocuses are up and the robins are back, but for many Philadelphians, it won’t be spring without Zitner’s candy. Zitner’s Fine Confections, the century-old Philadelphia chocolatier known for its cream-filled Butter Krak eggs and other Easter specialties, is skipping this Easter season after shutting down its aging factory in…
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Virtual Bricks and Leaves Town Tour
March 31, 2026 – 6:30pmVirtual Bricks and Leaves Roebling, NJ Town Tour Led by museum board member and geologist, Pierre Lacombe! Explore the built and…
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First paper match folder in 1892, Philadelphia
Saturday, March 21, 2026 | 10am-5pm EDT Science History Institute315 Chestnut StreetPhiladelphia PA 19106 The date was missing from the previous post on the event:
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First paper match folder in 1892, Philadelphia
Join us for a special Stories of Science celebrating the invention of the first paper match folder in 1892—the precursor to the modern matchbook—as part…
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Burpee Seed Company
Smithsonian’s National Postal Museum has created a virtual exhibition telling the story of the partnership between the U.S. Postal Service and America’s mailing industry. Philadelphia…
● 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.
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