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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  • Tender Lilac Reminder

    The Oliver Evans Chapter, Society for Industrial Archeology presents U.S. Lighthouse Tender Lilac A presentation by Mary HabstrittWednesday, December 10, 2025, 6pm She was launched…

  • Blumenthal Brothers Chocolate Factory

    This Philadelphia chocolate company began as an extract company in 1900 founded by three Blumenthal brothers  in the Old City neighborhood in Philadelphia. Initially the…

  • Tender Lilac Virtual Link

    The Oliver Evans Chapter, Society for Industrial Archeology presents U.S. Lighthouse Tender Lilac Wednesday, December 10, 2025, 6pm Register at this link to join the…

  • U.S. Lighthouse Tender Lilac

    The Oliver Evans Chapter, Society for Industrial Archeologypresents U.S. Lighthouse Tender Lilac A presentation by Mary Habstritt Wednesday, December 10, 2025, 6pm She was launched…

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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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