The Society for Industrial Archeology.
OLIVER EVANS CHAPTER
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On Thursday, November 20th, chapter members had a tour of the exhibit, “And Let Victory Tell the Rest: 250 Years of Shipbuilding in Greater Philadelphia,” at the American Swedish Historical Museum. The exhibit is on display until January 4, 2026. Chapter member Mary Anne Eves, arranged the tour and prepared…
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Rich Wagner Beer History Tour
Fairmount Park Conservancy presents Trails to Ales DATESaturday, March 18, 2023 TIME1:00pm – 4:00pm LOCATIONMount Pleasant Mansion3800 Mt Pleasant DrPhiladelphia, 19121 Join beer historian Rich…
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Typewriters, Typewriters, Typewriters II
Oliver Evans Chapter presents a tour Philly Typewriter Date: March 11, 2023Time: 11amLocation: 1735 East Passyunk Ave, Philadelphia PA 19148, between Morris St and Moore…
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Can Easter be Far Behind?
Zitner’s, the Philadelphia candy company known for their signature chocolate-covered eggs, turns 100 this year, and it’s still churning out ovoidal confections filled with coconut,…
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Typewriters, Typewriters, Typewriters
Bryan Kravitz, a friend of Joel Spivak’s, is passionate about typewriters. He has established a workshop with machines and tools for restoring them. Shortly you…
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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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