OLIVER EVANS CHAPTER

Category: Chapter News and Events

  • Philadelphia Revealed: Unpacking the Attic

    The Oliver Evans Society for Industrial Archeology invites you to join us for AN EXHIBITION TOUR OFPHILADELPHIA REVEALED: UNPACKING THE ATTIC Friday, March 28 at 1:00 p.m.  Location: Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts, Samuel M.V. Hamilton Building,118-128 North Broad Street You will have to pay the regular museum admission when you arrive. $15 for adults;…

  • Library Resources Program

    December 11, 2024, Free Library of Philadelphia We are sorry to announce the program has been postponed due to limited response. We plan to present the program in the spring when there will be more time to attract people to come join us.

  • Library resources on Philadelphia Industry and other topics

    Wednesday, December 11th, 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. Come share stories of Philadelphia industry, manufacturing, city planning and development. This month, experience research within the library for a tour of Government Publications and the Newspapers and Microfilm Center. Materials from both collections will be on hand for browsing and discussion. We will be meeting on the…

  • A History of Philadelphia Manufacturing in 63 objects

    An illustrated lecture by Peter WoodallJune 12, 2024 6 pm If you were trying to sum up Philadelphia’s history as the “Workshop of the World” in 63 objects, which ones would you choose? That was the challenge Pete Woodall took on when he created a poster showcasing our city’s industrial history as a thank you…

  • The Camden & Amboy Railroad

    The Camden & Amboy Railroad at South Amboy, NJ An illustrated presentation by Patrick HarshbargerWednesday, May 8, 2024, 6 pm On behalf of the City of South Amboy, NJ, Patrick and his colleagues at Hunter Research, Inc. have been researching and archaeologically investigating the abandoned terminal and rail yard facilities of the Camden & Amboy…

  • Rail Transportation in Frankford

    If you were not able to attend the talk by Harry Garforth on April 10, 2024, here is a link to watch it on the Free Library’s website. https://fb.watch/rs8z6iVU-9

  • The History of Rail Transportation in Frankford

    An illustrated presentation by Harry Garforth Wednesday, April 10, 2024, 6 pm The presentation will be on the “History of Rail Transportation in Frankford” including the Frankford Elevated. The Elevated celebrated its 100th Anniversary in November 2022. The program will concentrate on the start of rail service in 1833 and cover its evolution through service…

  • First Subway talk update

    The first Subway in the World (London England)An illustrated presentation by Joel SpivakWednesday, March 13, 2024, 6 pm For those who won’t be able to attend in person, here is a link to register and watch the program virtually.https://bit.ly/FLPSIASpivak Also, the program will be recorded and a link will be sent to members and posted…

  • Historic Forge Tour

    the Blacksmith of Trenton Sunday, March 24, 2024, 11am to 2pm We will be visiting an extremely historic forge in Trenton NJ called the Blacksmith of Trenton. The building has sheltered smiths since 1823. Daniel Lepidow trained in this shop and now is assistant to the owner blacksmith and does his own work in the…

  • The first Subway in the World (London England)

    The first Subway in the World (London England) An illustrated presentation by Joel SpivakWednesday, March 13, 2024, 6 pm Joel Spivak, Oliver Evans Chapter President, created a PowerPoint to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the first subway in the world (London England). He first presented the talk on the date of the subway opening, January…