The Society for Industrial Archeology.

OLIVER EVANS CHAPTER

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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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  • First Subway talk update

    The first Subway in the World (London England)An illustrated presentation by Joel SpivakWednesday, March 13, 2024, 6 pm For those who won’t be able to…

  • Historic Forge Tour

    the Blacksmith of Trenton Sunday, March 24, 2024, 11am to 2pm We will be visiting an extremely historic forge in Trenton NJ called the Blacksmith…

  • Brewery Talk

    Chapter member Rich Wagner is giving a presentation, “Brewing in Norristown, Gulf Mills, and Conshohocken.” Date: Sunday March 10, 2024 at 2pm.Location: Conshohocken Brewing Company…

  • The first Subway in the World (London England)

    The first Subway in the World (London England) An illustrated presentation by Joel SpivakWednesday, March 13, 2024, 6 pm Joel Spivak, Oliver Evans Chapter President,…

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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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