Category: Chapter News and Events

The Oliver Evans Chapter, Society for Industrial Archeology presents U.S. Lighthouse Tender Lilac A presentation by Mary HabstrittWednesday, December 10, 2025, 6pm She was launched in 1933 at the Pusey & Jones shipyard in Wilmington, De, and her original base was at the U.S. Lighthouse Service Depot in Edgemoor. In 1939, when duties for tending…

The Oliver Evans Chapter, Society for Industrial Archeology presents U.S. Lighthouse Tender Lilac Wednesday, December 10, 2025, 6pm Register at this link to join the presentation virtually https://freelibrary-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_t0Ls-kLTTu6C62UztyGOpw She was launched in 1933 at the Pusey & Jones shipyard in Wilmington, De, and her original base was at the U.S. Lighthouse Service Depot in Edgemoor.…

The Oliver Evans Chapter, Society for Industrial Archeologypresents U.S. Lighthouse Tender Lilac A presentation by Mary Habstritt Wednesday, December 10, 2025, 6pm She was launched in 1933 at the Pusey & Jones shipyard in Wilmington, De, and her original base was at the U.S. Lighthouse Service Depot in Edgemoor. In 1939, when duties for tending…

The Oliver Evans Society for Industrial Archeology invites you to join us forAN EXHIBITION TOUR OFAnd Let Victory Tell the Rest: 250 Years of Shipbuilding in Greater Philadelphia Thursday, November 20 at 11:00 AMAt The American Swedish Historical Museum1900 Pattison Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19145$20 per person.Registration and advance payment are required.Space is limited, so please…

There are still openings to join the group for the upcoming Wednesday Program. Special Visit to the Free Library’s Print and Picture Collection (PIX)Wednesday, October 8, 2025, 6 pm – 7 pm Visit Parkway Central Library’s Print and Picture Collection for a special display of material related to Philadelphia’s industrial history, including prints, photographs, and…

Special Visit to the Free Library’s Print and Picture Collection (PIX)Wednesday, October 8, 2025, 6 pm – 7 pm Visit Parkway Central Library’s Print and Picture Collection for a special display of material related to Philadelphia’s industrial history, including prints, photographs, and drawings. This in-person program will be presented by Laura Stroffolino, curator of the…

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 system was formed by numerous railroad companies, how it developed and consolidated over the years, and where it’s headed.  Along the way we’ll delve into some of the related…

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 story on September 10th. The History of Philadelphia Railroads A presentation by Bob ThomasWednesday, September 10, 2025 6pm  Did you every wonder why our region’s rail system seems so haphazardly…

Wednesday,  June 11, 2025 There are still openings to join the special program on Wednesday night. If you are interested please register by sending an email to the address below. oesiaphila@gmail.com Type “Registration” in the subject heading of the email.Attendance will be limited to 20 people to allow for all to handle the materials. Come…

Wednesday,  June 11, 2025 6pm Come for an in-person program to share stories of Philadelphia’s city planning and development. Experience research within the library for a tour of the Government Publications collection. Materials related to transit history and city planning will be on hand for browsing and discussion, allowing attendees to visualize what came to…