The Society for Industrial Archeology.

OLIVER EVANS CHAPTER

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  • Bucks County Trolley Lines In person presentation by Mike Szilagyi, AICP, author and historianWednesday, September 9, 2025, 6:00 – 7:30 pm Here is the link for people unable to attend in person: https://freelibrary-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_jzRAHDU2To2gpnczTJNUDg Bucks County, Pennsylvania, was once served by 120 miles of trolley lines. During the decades spanning the 1890s…

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  • Pennsylvania Railroad Technical & Historical Society

    Philadelphia Chapter Meeting – June 21, 2025 @11:00AM The chapter meeting will be available on zoom as well has held in person, at the Drexel…

  • Wood to Whiskey

    A brief clip on wooden barrels and their importance in the Whiskey Industry.

  • Reminder, Special Library Program

    Wednesday,  June 11, 2025 There are still openings to join the special program on Wednesday night. If you are interested please register by sending an…

  • Special Library Program

    Wednesday,  June 11, 2025 6pm Come for an in-person program to share stories of Philadelphia’s city planning and development. Experience research within the library for…

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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