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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    Edward W. Duffy will be speaking on his new book, Philadelphia Celebrates: Three Great Anniversaries – 1876-1926-1976 When: Sun, September 24, 1pm – 2pm Where:…

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    Joel Spivak is involved in several activities in October 2017. He is a founding member of the Dumpster Divers of Philadelphia.  https://dumpsterdivers.org/

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    Oliver Evans Chapter/SIA PROGRAM, ANNUAL MEETING & PICNIC Monday, September 25, 2017 Engineering Philadelphia: The Sellers Family & the Industrial Metropolis When Philadelphia was the…

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    PROGRAM, ANNUAL MEETING & PICNIC Monday, September 25 Engineering Philadelphia: The Sellers Family and the Industrial Metropolis When Philadelphia was the Workshop to the World,…

About US

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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