The Society for Industrial Archeology.
OLIVER EVANS CHAPTER
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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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Brick by Brick: building the company town of Roebling, NJ
Sat, September 12, 202010:00 AM – 11:00 AM EDT A walking tour on the hidden history of Roebling’s bricks, where they were made, and what…
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Introduction to the Railroads of the Civil War
A Civil War Round Table with Bernard Kempinski August 26, 2020 6:00 pm This is a zoom webinar hosted by the Legacy Foundation of the…
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Philadelphia’s Historic Cycling Culture
The Lower Merion Conservancy is hosting a virtual presentation by Oliver Evans chapter member Bob Thomas. Thursday, June 25th 7:00 p.m. Free The Conservancy is…
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National Museum of Industrial History
Here are the past presentations done at the museum that were recorded to view on line. The link below goes to the page where they…
● 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.
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