The Society for Industrial Archeology.

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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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    A presentation by Michael Froio, Photographer Pennsylvania Railroad Technical & Historical Society Philadelphia Chapter Meeting February 15, 2020  10:30am – Doors open for vendor sales…

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    Preservation Alliance for Greater Philadelphia Monday,  March 30, 2020  6:00 to 8:00 Archaeologists Douglas Mooney and Jed Levin take us on a trip down Alice’s…

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    Preservation Alliance for Greater Philadelphia Wednesday, March 18, 2020  6:00 to 8:00 pm Domenic Vitiello, Associate Professor of Urban Studies and City & Regional Planning…

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    The Warminster Historical Society presents UNDERGROUND PHILADELPHIA: From Caves and Canals to Tunnels and Transit With authors: Harry Kyraikodis & Joel Spivak Monday, February 24th,…

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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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