The Society for Industrial Archeology.
OLIVER EVANS CHAPTER
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Lost Creeks and Sewers of PhiladelphiaSaturday, April 18, 2026, 10:30am Chapter member Adam Levine is offering a gallery talk on his exhibit with photographer Joseph Elliot at the Athenaeum in Philadelphia. The event will be limited to the first 20 people who register. To sign up please send an email…
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MILLS OF THE DELAWARE VALLEY AND BRANDYWINE
Chester County History Center presentsMILLS OF THE DELAWARE VALLEY AND BRANDYWINEA virtual presentationTuesday, July 1, 2025 7:00PM – 8:00PM “Mills of the Delaware Valley &…
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The Ferris Wheel
Civil engineer George Washington Gale Ferris Jr. was the inventor of the original Ferris Wheel. He was interested in the engineering potential of structural steel,…
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Pennsylvania Railroad Technical & Historical Society
Philadelphia Chapter Meeting – June 21, 2025 @11:00AM The chapter meeting will be available on zoom as well has held in person, at the Drexel…
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Wood to Whiskey
A brief clip on wooden barrels and their importance in the Whiskey Industry.
● 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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