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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  •  Legacy of Naval Shipbuilding

    American Swedish Historical Museum presents  Virtual Curator Talk with Gordon Calhoun, Curator and Historian for the National Museum of the US NavyFriday, September 12, 2025,…

  • The History of Philadelphia Railroads–Virtual

    A presentation by Bob ThomasWednesday, September 10, 2025 6pm  Did you every wonder why our region’s rail system seems so haphazardly arranged?  We’ll examine how…

  • The History of Philadelphia Railroads

    Philadelphia, Wilmington and Baltimore RR Station, Broad and Washington, Demolished 1940’s. President Lincoln passed through here on his way back to Washington from Gettysburg–– full…

  • Parts of SS United States removed for future museum

    Parts of SS United States removed for future museum, as rest is prepped for its watery end The SS United States is moving ever-closer to…

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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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