The Society for Industrial Archeology.

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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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  • Up the Hills of East Falls: From Mill Town (Twice) to Suburb in City

    Tuesday, October 4, 6 PM to 7:30 PM presented by Steven J. PeitzmanSponsored by the Preservation Alliance Watch ONLINE via ZOOM from the safety and…

  • Henry Disston & The Development of Tacony

    A presentation by Alex Balloon Sponsored by the Preservation Alliance Tuesday, September 27 at 6:00 pm Watch ONLINE via ZOOM from the safety and comfort…

  • Roebling Chapter Presentation

    ENGINEERING AMERICA: THE LIFE AND TIMES OF JOHN A. ROEBLING With Professor Richard Haw Thursday, September 29, 2022 at 6 P.M.  Presented both in-person and onlineTickets…

  • The SS United States

    THE ATHENÆUM OF PHILADELPHIApresentsThe SS United States: The Hidden History of America’s Enduring FlagshipSeptember 16 at 12:00 PMA virtual presentation by Susan Gibbs A national…

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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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