Organizations
There are national industrial archaeology societies in many countries: the Society for Industrial Archeology (SIA) in North America, the Association for Industrial Archaeology (AIA) in Great Britain, CILAC in France, and the Italian AIPAI are among the largest. They bring together people interested in researching, recording, preserving and presenting industrial heritage. Industrial architecture, mineral extraction, heritage-based tourism, power technology, adaptive re-use of industrial buildings and transport history are just some of the themes that could be investigated by society members.
They may also be involved in advising on historic conservation matters, or advising government units on revision or demolition of significant sites or buildings.
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