Lynne Calamia
@lynnecalamia.bsky.social
Philadelphia-based public historian, museum worker, and historic preservationist. She/her.
🏭 Executive Director of Roebling Museum where we tell stories about a steel mill and the surrounding company town
🏭 Executive Director of Roebling Museum where we tell stories about a steel mill and the surrounding company town
Before I started working at Roebling Museum, never in a million years did I think I would care this much about wire rope
September 21, 2025 at 2:47 PM
Before I started working at Roebling Museum, never in a million years did I think I would care this much about wire rope
Miss CIO from a steel mill company town
August 30, 2025 at 2:36 PM
Miss CIO from a steel mill company town
No, no, no—we have the Thomas Paine memorial parking lot in Philly. Not quite as impressive as a chipotle but slightly more historically accurate
July 15, 2025 at 1:37 PM
No, no, no—we have the Thomas Paine memorial parking lot in Philly. Not quite as impressive as a chipotle but slightly more historically accurate
I assume you like to see stuff like this @johngmarks.com
June 28, 2025 at 5:56 PM
I assume you like to see stuff like this @johngmarks.com
Museum update: Not only did a woman donate Old Stuff (that we really want) from her family, but she also showed me photos of her new grandson. That means it’s working. I’m proud of this photo and I hope it shows up in my annual review at work.
June 21, 2025 at 1:17 PM
Museum update: Not only did a woman donate Old Stuff (that we really want) from her family, but she also showed me photos of her new grandson. That means it’s working. I’m proud of this photo and I hope it shows up in my annual review at work.
I have one of those too
June 14, 2025 at 12:46 PM
I have one of those too
We are trying to find out how company town rental houses were furnished and here’s a list! BYO stove!
April 8, 2025 at 3:51 PM
We are trying to find out how company town rental houses were furnished and here’s a list! BYO stove!
Have you ever found a historical document that is perfectly and exactly what you were looking for?
April 8, 2025 at 3:51 PM
Have you ever found a historical document that is perfectly and exactly what you were looking for?
Sometimes I like to go to museums like this too
March 20, 2025 at 2:08 AM
Sometimes I like to go to museums like this too
My citydogs think every Sunday is park day and won’t leave me alone until they walk on grass 🌳🌴🍁🥬
November 24, 2024 at 3:28 PM
My citydogs think every Sunday is park day and won’t leave me alone until they walk on grass 🌳🌴🍁🥬
Some lovely public history and museum folks have collaborated on a document with advice for cultural orgs in the lead up to the next presidential administration.
I’m going to check it out today— have you seen anything else like this from the field?
I’m going to check it out today— have you seen anything else like this from the field?
November 22, 2024 at 2:49 PM
Some lovely public history and museum folks have collaborated on a document with advice for cultural orgs in the lead up to the next presidential administration.
I’m going to check it out today— have you seen anything else like this from the field?
I’m going to check it out today— have you seen anything else like this from the field?
One of the best things about living in Philadelphia is going to the taping of the dog show that’s on tv for Thanksgiving. (They let you pet the dogs!)
November 17, 2024 at 4:16 PM
One of the best things about living in Philadelphia is going to the taping of the dog show that’s on tv for Thanksgiving. (They let you pet the dogs!)
A poppy seed Kaiser roll is traditional for NY breakfast sandwiches. It’s actually really light and fluffy, but big for sure
November 15, 2024 at 3:32 PM
A poppy seed Kaiser roll is traditional for NY breakfast sandwiches. It’s actually really light and fluffy, but big for sure
Bagels have no business being involved in breakfast sandwiches! Get one of these
November 15, 2024 at 2:41 PM
Bagels have no business being involved in breakfast sandwiches! Get one of these
Quote post with a picture of yourself and show the newbies who they're dealing with
November 13, 2024 at 2:13 PM
Quote post with a picture of yourself and show the newbies who they're dealing with
If you see this, post a pet
November 10, 2024 at 5:11 PM
If you see this, post a pet
The Riegelsville Bridge is a suspension bridge crossing the Delaware River at Riegelsville, Pennsylvania built by @rpi.edu.web.brid.gy alum John A Roebling
November 9, 2024 at 1:47 AM
The Riegelsville Bridge is a suspension bridge crossing the Delaware River at Riegelsville, Pennsylvania built by @rpi.edu.web.brid.gy alum John A Roebling