The Society for Industrial Archeology.
OLIVER EVANS CHAPTER
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On Thursday, November 20th, chapter members had a tour of the exhibit, “And Let Victory Tell the Rest: 250 Years of Shipbuilding in Greater Philadelphia,” at the American Swedish Historical Museum. The exhibit is on display until January 4, 2026. Chapter member Mary Anne Eves, arranged the tour and prepared…
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The Philadelphia Chapter Pennsylvania Railroad Technical & Historical Society
Dec 6, 2025 10:45 AM Oliver Evans chapter members, Ron Hoess and Mike Szilagyi, are making presentations at the meeting on Saturday.You can attend in…
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Tender Lilac Reminder
The Oliver Evans Chapter, Society for Industrial Archeology presents U.S. Lighthouse Tender Lilac A presentation by Mary HabstrittWednesday, December 10, 2025, 6pm She was launched…
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Blumenthal Brothers Chocolate Factory
This Philadelphia chocolate company began as an extract company in 1900 founded by three Blumenthal brothers in the Old City neighborhood in Philadelphia. Initially the…
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Tender Lilac Virtual Link
The Oliver Evans Chapter, Society for Industrial Archeology presents U.S. Lighthouse Tender Lilac Wednesday, December 10, 2025, 6pm Register at this link to join the…
● 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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