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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remembering Joel Spivak
Our acting president, Joel Spivak, died Monday morning the same day as the Pope. Despite months of rehab and recovery after an initial brain bleed…
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Schuylkill Navigation Bicentennial Events – Reading, PA
Schuylkill Navigation Bicentennial Events – Reading, PASaturday – Monday May 17-19, 2025 WaterHistoryPHL.org/Schuylkill-navigation-bicentennial The Upper and Lower Sections of the Navigation were joined in Reading…
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The Schuylkill Navigation Canal SystemA presentation by Mike SzilagyiWednesday April 9, 2025 6:00pm The Schuylkill Navigation is the 108 mile long chain of dams and…
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The Schuylkill Navigation Canal System
A presentation by Mike SzilagyiWednesday April 9, 2025, 6:00pm The Schuylkill Navigation is the 108 mile long chain of dams and canals that brought literally…
● 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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