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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  • History of the Fairmount Water Works

    A presentation by A. Leonard Pundt Tuesday, January 23, 2024, 7pm Location:Kennedy House1901 JFK BoulevardPhiladelphia This is an in person eventRSVP Alan Windle awindle94@yahoo.com Getting…

  • TIAX and the Arthur D. Little Company

    Restoring an American Industrial Legend: TIAX and the Arthur D. Little Company the Science History Institute’s presentation in person and on line Thursday, January 18,…

  • From Creek to Sewer

    An informal history of Philadelphia’s changing landscape A presentation by Adam LevineWednesday, December 13, 2023, 6 pm As we walk around the city of Philadelphia,…

  • George Washington Bridge, virtual road trip

    From the Robling Museum Wednesday, November 15, 2023, 6pm Step into the fascinating world of the George Washington Bridge, the busiest bridge in the world.…

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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