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Location: Niagara Falls, Ontario , Canada
"Have a Barrel of Fun in Niagara"– Join the Society for Commercial Archeology’s (SCA) conference in Niagara Falls, Ontario from June 18 - 21, 2025.
The SCA seeks proposals for its Niagara conference day of presentations on Friday, June 20, 2025. The SCA welcomes proposals from presenters eager to share their investigations into the history and architecture of the American roadside with a diverse audience of preservationists, stewards, academics, writers, photographers, and others.
With the theme of "Have a Barrel of Fun in Niagara" individuals are encouraged to submit abstracts on topics exploring Northeastern roadside architecture, with a focus on the Great Lakes area, Mid-Century Modern commercial architecture, and preservation strategies for historic roadside architecture (restaurants, gas stations and motels) and tourism sites. Any topics related to the 20th century commercial landscape are welcome. Presentations are 20 minutes maximum accompanied by digital slides. Submit a presentation proposal to share your knowledge with other passionate American roadside aficionados.
Proposal Requirements
To propose a conference presentation, please submit an abstract of no more than 250 words and the following:
More than one abstract may be submitted. Please follow the two guiding principles in making a presentation at an SCA conference: make it visual and make it fun!
Any individual interested in commercial archeology may participate in the three and a half day SCA conference by paying the registration fee ($529 - see all the info at www.sca-roadside.org). Membership in the SCA ($40-$55) is also required to attend the conference. However, those who only make a presentation or lightning talk will not be required to register for the conference or take out a membership in the SCA. Unfortunately the SCA is unable to pay stipends or travel expenses of presenters.
Abstracts must be received by April 5, 2025. Submit abstracts using the Online form.
Presenters will be notified by late April if their proposal has been accepted. Don’t miss the fun in Niagara this Summer. Conference registration information will be available at sca-roadside.org soon!
