The Society for Industrial Archeology.

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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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  • 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…

  • 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…

  • Schuylkill Navigation Bicentennial

    The Friends of the Schuylkill Navigation and the American Canal SocietyInvite you to join Schuylkill Navigation Bicentennial  Canal-Rail ExcursionApril 5, 2025 Enjoy an exciting day, from both…

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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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