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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  • Chapter November Program

    Society for Industrial Archeology OLIVER EVANS CHAPTER presents Philadelphia Celebrates: Three Great Anniversaries – 1876 – 1926 – 1976 Edward W. Duffy, Speaker How do…

  • Behind-the-Scenes Tour of the Water Works!

    In a few weeks, you can enjoy a sneak peek of parts of the Fairmount Water Works not typically open to the public. Eye-level with…

  • Chapter October Program

    Society for Industrial Archeology OLIVER EVANS CHAPTER presents The President Pump & its Cornish Pump House at the Friedensville Zinc Mine an Illustrated Lecture by Mark…

  • Book Talk

    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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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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