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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  • Disappearing Industrial Architecture

    July 15 – November 6, 2022Now on view at The Met Fifth Avenue , 691–693 and 851–852 The renowned German artists Bernd and Hilla Becher…

  • Roebling Bridges of Bucks County

    Roebling Roadtrip Lecture September 21, 2022 at 6pm Have you ever wanted to learn about Roebling bridges located in Bucks County, PA? Join us to…

  • Brewery Tour in Norristown

    Oliver Evans Chapter/SIA Presents Tour of former Scheidt brewery complex & Von C Brewing Co. in Norristown Tour is not limited to Chapter Members. All…

  • Model train collection auction

    An Oliver Evans chapter member become aware of this auction which features some model railroad paraphernalia and thought some of our railroaders might be interested.…

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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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