OLIVER EVANS CHAPTER

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…
The National Museum of Industrial History presentsJanuary 31, 2021 7pm The National Museum of Industrial History begins its Manufacturer series with Peter Huntley, CEO &…
A Virtual presentation from the National Museum of Industrial History JANUARY 23 @ 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM While the rise and fall of Bethlehem Steel is…
After decades of work, a sign designer’s dream is finally coming true. Museum founder Len Davidson shows off his crab: MICHAELA WINBERG / BILLY PENN…
Ed Grusheski, president of the Oliver Evans chapter since 1996, died December 23, 2020. Ed contributed to so many programs and institutions in the city…

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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