OLIVER EVANS CHAPTER

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…
December 11, 2024, Free Library of Philadelphia We are sorry to announce the program has been postponed due to limited response. We plan to present…
Pennsylvania Railroad Historical and Technical SocietyTopic: Philadelphia Chapter MeetingTime: Dec 7, 2024 10:45 AM Eastern Time (US and Canada) The Philadelphia Chapter will be conducting…
Wednesday, December 11th, 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. Come share stories of Philadelphia industry, manufacturing, city planning and development. This month, experience research within the library…
Friends of Northeast Philadelphia HistoryHistorical Photos of Northeast PhiladelphiaSpeaker: Lou Lescas, Local HistorianHybrid In-person & Zoom An amazing array of photos from 1926-1954, nearly…

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.


