The Society for Industrial Archeology.
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Firstival: First Paper Maker in America: 1690Saturday, June 27, 11am-1pmRittenhouseTown, Philadelphia We take paper for granted now. But in the late 1600s, when Pennsylvania’s founder William Penn recruited German papermaker and preacher William Rittenhouse to manufacture the writing parchment in the New World, paper was a luxury. Rittenhouse started a…
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Legacy of Naval Shipbuilding
American Swedish Historical Museum presents Virtual Curator Talk with Gordon Calhoun, Curator and Historian for the National Museum of the US NavyFriday, September 12, 2025,…
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The History of Philadelphia Railroads–Virtual
A presentation by Bob ThomasWednesday, September 10, 2025 6pm Did you every wonder why our region’s rail system seems so haphazardly arranged? We’ll examine how…
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The History of Philadelphia Railroads
Philadelphia, Wilmington and Baltimore RR Station, Broad and Washington, Demolished 1940’s. President Lincoln passed through here on his way back to Washington from Gettysburg–– full…
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Parts of SS United States removed for future museum
Parts of SS United States removed for future museum, as rest is prepped for its watery end The SS United States is moving ever-closer to…
● 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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