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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THE PENNSYLVANIA RAILROAD IN THE LOWER SCHUYLKILL VALLEY
The Schuylkill River Heritage Center presents a talk by David Messer, a celebrated author of many books about railroads Thursday, March 14, 2019 at 7:30…
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STEEL MILL NARROW GAUGE RAILROADS
A presentation at the National Museum of Industrial History, Bethlehem, PA Sunday, February 24th at 2pm Narrow Gauge railroads were an integral component of many…
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Underground Philadelphia: From Caves and Canals to Tunnels and Transit
Philadelphia’s relationship with the underground is as old as the city itself, dating back to when Quaker settlers resided in caves alongside the Delaware River…
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From Stream to Sewer: A History of Philadelphia’s Landscape
A Presentation by Adam Levine Wednesday, February 20, 2019 Wagner Free Institute As we walk around the city of Philadelphia, few of us think about…
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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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