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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A 3D-printed house you can actually live in should be ready by 2019
This piece seemed an appropriate follow-up to the post on Edison’s concrete houses. In The Netherlands, a company called Van Wijnen is working with the…
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Edison held 49 cement patents
This Saturday several OE members will be taking the Cement in the Lehigh Valley tour. The Intermountain Concrete Specialties website features information on Edison’s cement…
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LINSEED OIL MILLS IN NEW JERSEY 1732-1955
Carter Litchfield was an early member of the society and a generous supporter of the Chapter. His research focused on linseed oil mills and processing. His…
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Demo Days at the Thompson-Neely Grist Mill
The Chapter is looking into a visit to a local mill operating the technology devised by our namesake, Oliver Evans. Also members might be…
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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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