The Society for Industrial Archeology.

OLIVER EVANS CHAPTER

Featured Article
  • 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…

Latest Articles
  • Society for Industrial Archeology, IA Online

    Join the SIA for the sixth session of IA Online Wednesday, December 16 at 2 p.m. Eastern (US & Canada): Francisco Montoya Mar and Angélica…

  • The Falls Bridge Over the Schuylkill

    EAST FALLS HISTORICAL SOCIETYpresents “The Falls Bridge: History and Structure” by preservation engineer JUSTIN SPIVEY, PE, APT RPWednesday, December 9, 2020;  7:00 PM The 1895…

  • PenCoyd Iron Works

    Below is the link to register. There are a limited number of participants so register early. https://www.eventkeeper.com/code/ekform.cfm?curOrg=LMLS&curID=475087

  • Allegheny Portage Railroad

    Join the Roebling Museum for a virtual lecture about the first place John A. Roebling tested his wire rope, the Allegheny Portage Railroad! Thu, November…

About US

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.

Recent Articles
ALL POSTS