The Society for Industrial Archeology.
OLIVER EVANS CHAPTER
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Lost Creeks and Sewers of PhiladelphiaSaturday, April 18, 2026, 10:30am Chapter member Adam Levine is offering a gallery talk on his exhibit with photographer Joseph Elliot at the Athenaeum in Philadelphia. The event will be limited to the first 20 people who register. To sign up please send an email…
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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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CEMENT IN THE LEHIGH VALLEY
Association for Preservation Technology Delaware Valley Chapter (APT-DVC) and the Oliver Evans Chapter of the Society for Industrial Archeology PRESENT CEMENT IN THE LEHIGH VALLEY…
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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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