OLIVER EVANS CHAPTER

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…
If you were not able to attend the talk by Harry Garforth on April 10, 2024, here is a link to watch it on the…
Friends of Northeast Philadelphia History presents 2024 Biennial Northeast Philadelphia History Fair Saturday, April 13 2024, 10:00 AM to 3PM Dozens of area history organizations,…
An illustrated presentation by Harry Garforth Wednesday, April 10, 2024, 6 pm The presentation will be on the “History of Rail Transportation in Frankford” including…
Writing Archaeology : Philadelphia stories A presentation by Rebecca Yamin Mon, March 18, 2024 6:00 p.m. Archaeological investigations under the streets of Philadelphia often attract…

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.


