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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From Coughdrops to Candy Bars
The inventor of the 5th Avenue candy bar was William H. Luden, the developer of the famous Luden cough drop. Luden launched a backroom candy…
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Sloss Furnaces, Birmingham, Alabama
Iron and Steel Heritage Forum Talk: Sloss Furnaces: Finding Identity and Staying Relevant in the 21st Century The next monthly talk from the Iron and Steel…
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The PRR in Lambertville, New Jersey
Pennsylvania Railroad Technical & Historical Society The Philadelphia ChapterSaturday, September 21, 2024(Meeting will be held in person and also simulcast on ZOOM) Meeting ItineraryDoors Open…
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Lost Delaware River Bridges
Join us on October 16th at 7:30 PM as Scott Bomboy takes us on a virtual tour of the lost covered bridges of the Delaware…
● 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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