The Society for Industrial Archeology.

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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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    Here is a link to join the service virtually if you are not able to attend in person. http://meet.google.com/ick-gvvq-gtz

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    The service will be held at the Theater for the Living Arts, a very appropriate place for all to remember him. Joel donated his body…

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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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