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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  • A special tour of the Neon Museum of Philadelphia

    Saturday, November 19, 2022 – noon The Neon Museum of Philadelphia is a cultural and educational organization dedicated to preserving neon signage, Philadelphia history and…

  • The Neon Museum of Philadelphia

    Save the DateSaturday, November 19, 2022 – 12 noon The Oliver Evans Chapter will be sponsoring a tour of the Museum. Details to follow. Those…

  • New Jersey’s Raritan River Rail Road

    Membership Meeting of the Tri-state Railway Historical Societypresents THE RISE & FALL OF THE RARITAN RIVER: PART II A Zoom talk by Tom ReynoldsThursday, November…

  • Philadelphia Wastewater Treatment Plant Virtual Tour

    Presented by Environmental Engineer, Drew Brown Thu, November 10, 2022, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM EST Our virtual tour will take virtual visitors behind the…

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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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