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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    The long-term weather forecast is in, and Friday the 19th looks good: well above freezing with little or no precipitation. If you’ve been considering going…

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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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