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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Room Change for Historic Upper Delaware River Bridges
The program will be in Rooms 405 and 406 on the 4th floor of the library. Access is only by the public elevators in the…
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Reminder: Historic Upper Delaware River Bridges
Wednesday June 10, 2026, 6:00-8:00 p.m:an illustrated talk by Robert P. Thomas, AIA Join us for a slide-show adventure to the scenic Upper Delaware River…
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Historic Upper Delaware River Bridges from the Delaware Water Gap to Trenton
N.J.’s Riegelsville Bridge spans the Delaware River and gives a glimpse to our past. Wednesday June 10, 2026, 6:00-8:00 p.m:an illustrated talk by Robert P.…
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Open House at Belmont Water Treatment Plant
Saturday, June 6, 2026 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The Philadelphia Water Department (PWD) is opening its doors to the public for an open house…
● 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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