OLIVER EVANS CHAPTER

The Society for Industrial Archeology.

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  • Workshop of the World Quiz

    Illustration by James Olstein The Great Philly Mag Semiquincentennial Quiz: Part 6 Test your Philly history knowledge with our Semiquincentennial Quiz. This month: how the city established its “Workshop of the World” reputation as a manufacturing and industrial powerhouse in the mid- to late 19th century and beyond.By Sandy Hingston…

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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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