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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Corrected: Stone Sleepers of Early Railroads in Philadelphia
The November meeting of the Oliver Evans Chapter of the Society for Industrial Archeology, Wednesday, November 8, 2023, 6pm A presentation by Pierre Lacombe In…
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Stone Sleepers of Early Railroads in the Philadelphia Area: Corrected
A presentation by Pierre Lacombe The November meeting of the Oliver Evans Chapter of the Society for Industrial Archeology Wednesday, November 8, 2023, 6pm In…
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Budd Bioworks
A good article on the history of the Budd plant. One highlight: In 1932, Budd introduced the first stainless steel airplane. And although the plane…
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18th Century Pennypack Creek Mills
Northeast Philadelphia History Networksponsored by Friends of Northeast Philadelphia History present 18th Century Pennypack Creek Mills: Holmesburg to Horsham Speaker: Fred Moore Oct 4, 2023…
● 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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