Archaeology Reports Database

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John Milner Associates, Inc.

2009

The Archeology Of 290 Broadway, Volume III, Artifact Catalog

Volume 3 of a four volume report on the non-burial related finds at 290 Broadway, also known as the African Burial Ground, in Lower Manhattan. After its use as a burial ground, the site was used as a dump by local potters, tanners, and others, and later, shops and tenements were built on the site. This volume catalogues the inorganic artifacts found during excavation, including pottery, glass, metal, etc., but does not provide analysis.

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John Milner Associates, Inc.

2009

The Archeology Of 290 Broadway, Volume IV, Conservation Of Materials From The African Burial Ground And The Non-Mortuary Contexts

Volume 4 of a four volume report on 290 Broadway, also known as the African Burial Ground, in Lower Manhattan. After its use as a burial ground, the site was used as a dump by local potters, tanners, and others, and later, shops and tenements were built on the site. This volume presents objectives and plans for conservation of all artifacts from the site. It includes detailed methodologies and procedures for conserving and various types of artifacts found, including metal, glass, and organic artifacts.

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Blakey, Michael L. and Lesley M. Rankin-Hill, Eds.

2009

The New York African Burial Ground: Unearthing The African Presence In Colonial New York, Volume 1, Skeletal Biology of the New York African Burial Ground, Part I, Howard University Press, Washington, D.C.

Part 1 of a two part volume on the skeletal analysis of the human remains from the African Burial Ground in Lower Manhattan. The site was used as a burial ground for enslaved and freed Africans, and was in use primarily during the 18th Century. In addition to the skeletal analysis itself, this report includes sections on the history of this and related fields, ethical and methodological issues, background and demographic context, and interpretations of the data.

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Blakey, Michael L. and Lesley M. Rankin-Hill, Eds.

2009

The New York African Burial Ground: Unearthing The African Presence In Colonial New York, Volume 1, The Skeletal Biology Of The New York African Burial Ground, Part 2: Burial Descriptions And Appendices, Howard University Press, Washington, D.C.

Part 2 of a two part volume on the skeletal analysis of the human remains from the African Burial Ground in Lower Manhattan. The site was used as a burial ground for enslaved and freed Africans, and was in use primarily during the 18th Century. This volume includes photographs and brief descriptions of each burial, as well as an appendix of lab notes and procedural documents relating to the archaeology and analysis of the site.

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Perry, Warren R., Jean Howson, and Barbara A. Bianco, Eds.

2009

The New York African Burial Ground: Unearthing The African Presence In Colonial New York, The Archaeology of the New York African Burial Ground, Volume 2, Part 1, Howard University Press, Washington, D.C.

Part 1 of three volumes on the New York African Burial Ground Project in Lower Manhattan. The site was used as a burial ground for enslaved and freed Africans, and was in use primarily during the 18th Century. This volume details the background research of the site, the archaeological fieldwork itself, and analysis of all nonskeletal material. These artifacts included remains of coffins, shroud pins, buttons, beads, coins and shells.

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Perry, Warren R., Jean Howson, and Barbara A. Bianco, Eds.

2009

The Archaeology of the New York African Burial Ground, Volume 2, Part 2, Descriptions of Burials, Howard University Press, Washington, D.C.

Part 2 of volume 2 of a series on the African Burial Ground in Lower Manhattan. The site was used as a burial ground for enslaved and freed Africans, and was in use primarily during the 18th Century.This volume includes detailed descriptions and discussions of each burial, including drawings of skeletal remains and photographs of associated artifacts.

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Perry, Warren R., Jean Howson, and Barbara A. Bianco, Eds.

2009

The Archaeology of the New York African Burial Ground, Volume 2, Part 3, Appendices, Howard University Press, Washington, D.C.

Part 3 of Volume 2 of a series on the African Burial Ground in Lower Manhattan. The site was used as a burial ground for enslaved and freed Africans, and was in use primarily during the 18th Century. This report contains the appendices of the series, including artifact inventories, analyses of ceramic and plant remains, artifact photos, maps, and related documents.

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Medford, Edna Greene, Ph.D., editor

2009

The New York African Burial Ground, Unearthing the African Presence in Colonial New York, Volume 3, Historical Perspectives of the African Burial Ground: New York Blacks and the Diaspora, Howard University Press, Washington, D.C.

Volume 3 in a series about the African Burial Ground in Lower Manhattan. This report provides an in depth examination of Africans in New York, from the 17th- 18th centuries.Topics covered include daily life as a slave, African cultural traditions, 18th century mortuary customs, the slave trade, and the impact of the Revolutionary War on people of African ancestry among others.

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Statistical Research, Inc.

2009

The New York African Burial Ground, Unearthing the African Presence in Colonial New York, Volume 4, The Skeletal Biology, Archaeology, and History of the NY African Burial Ground, A Synthesis of Volumes 1,2, and 3, Howard University Press,Washington, D.C.

Volume 4 in a series about the African Burial Ground in Lower Manhattan. This report synthesizes the research conducted by many scholars involved. This report discusses the history of the project itself, the historical context of the African Burial Ground, and the effects of disease, nutrition, and work on the uncovered skeletal remains.

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Heilen, Michael, Maria Molina, and Brian Fagan

2009

The New York African Burial Ground: Unearthing the African Presence in Colonial New York, Howard University Press,Washington, D.C.

This part of a multi volume set on the New York African American Burial Ground provides a general and accessible overview of the project, from its discovery to the reburial of remains and artifacts. The volume contains a detailed history of slavery in New York, a history of the African Burial Ground itself, description of the burials and grave goods, and profiles of the editors of the whole series. Throughout are photographs of the excavation, artifacts, as well as historical maps, drawings, and texts.

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Archaeology Resource Services

2010

Archaeological Monitoring Report for the Old St. Patrick's Cathedral Cemetery Wall Restoration Project, Manhattan, New York

Restoration of the brick wall surrounding the churchyard and cemetery of Old St. Patrick’s Cathedral, which is bounded by Mulberry, Mott, and Prince Streets in Manhattan. Archaeological monitoring of construction identified 21 intact burials and 14 reburials, 5 of which were avoided, and the rest of which were documented, excavated, and reinterred. As per the church’s wishes, only basic skeletal analysis was conducted on the remains, the results of which are included in the report. Other artifacts and animal bones found were out of context and thus of little use archaeologically, but photographs of finds are included as an appendix.

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AKRF, Inc.

2011

Phase IB Archaeological Testing Report 44th Street and Eleventh Ave, B 1073, Lot 1 (Part), Manhattan, New York

Archaeological testing report to determine whether archaeological resources related to 19th century occupation remain. No intact resources were found and so no further work recommended.

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URS Corporation

2011

Phase IB Archaeological Investigation for the East 50th Street Ventilation Plant, MTA/LIRR East Side Access Project, Construction Contract CM013, New York, New York

Project on East 50th St by Park Avenue. Three test trenches were excavated to determine the possible existence of 19th century domestic features, but the bedrock is extremely shallow in this area, and no archaeological material was found. No further testing is recommended.

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Chrysalis Archaeological Contractors

2011

Phase IB Archaeological Monitoring- Sewer Replacement- John Street/ Burling Slip, New York, New York

Archaeological monitoring completed in South Street Seaport area. Area had been previously disturbed.

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AKRF, Inc.

2011

Bulkhead Documentation Report Burling Slip B 74, Portions of Lots 20 and 1, Manhattan, New York

Report summarizes the discovery, documentation, and analysis of a buried timber wharf structure and adjacent landfill in the South Street Seaport likely dating to the early 19th century.

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AKRF, Inc.

2011

Phase IA Archaeological Documentary Study New York University Core Blocks 524 and 533 and the Streetbeds of Mercer Street between Bleeker and West Third Streets and LaGuardia Place between West Houston and West Third Streets New York, NY

Project is within Greenwich Village. Report examined many historic maps and documentary records and determined that areas within the project area may contain 19th century archaeological resources.

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Geismar, Joan H.

2010

The Reconstruction of Battery Park and Perimeter Bikeway Borough of Manhattan, New York Phase IA Archaeological Assessment/ Letter Report

Reconstruction project of Battery Park and the Perimeter Bikeway in Lower Manhattan. This area was the site of Colonial and Revolutionary War fortifications, as well as 19th century stone bulkheads related to landfilling. Archaeological monitoring is recommended where excavation will extend deeper than 3.5 feet below ground surface.

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Geismar, Joan H.

2011

The Reconstruction of Battery Park and Perimeter Bikeway, Borough of Manhattan, County of New York, Test Pit Letter Report

Reconstruction project of Battery Park and the Perimeter Bikeway in Lower Manhattan. This area was the site of Colonial and Revolutionary War fortifications, as well as 19th century stone bulkheads related to landfilling. Nine test pits were excavated, but no significant or intact archaeological remains was found. No further testing is recommended, unless construction plans change.

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Louis Berger Group, Inc

2009

Archaeological Monitoring, Trinity Church and St. Paul's Chapel

Archaeological monitoring of the excavation of six post holes in the Trinity Church cemetery and St. Paul’s Chapel cemetery, located along Broadway by Rector Street, and between Church Street, Vesey Street, Fulton Street, and Broadway, respectively. At St. Paul’s Chapel, colonial artifacts were found in one post hole, and in the Trinity Church cemetery, some early colonial artifacts were uncovered in two post holes, and a potentially intact 17th or 18th century deposit was found in a third. No human remains were found at either site, but further testing or monitoring is recommended for future projects in the area.

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Geismar, Joan H.

2003

The Lower East Side Tenement Museum: Archaeology at 97 Orchard Street

Excavation of the backyard of 97 Orchard Street, the home of the Tenement Museum. This excavation disproved previous hypotheses about the privy structures on this site. The report describes the excavation process, material finds, and conclusions.

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Geismar, Joan H.

1991

The 97 Orchard Street Block and Lot - An Archaeological Perspective

Analysis of the archaeological potential of the Tenement Museum site, 97 Orchard Street. A detailed history of ownership and use is presented, as well as the history of sanitation features for the building. There are likely valuable archaeological remains of privies or other sanitation features in the building’s yard.

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Geoarchaeology Research Associates

2011

Final Report: Phase IB Archaeological Assessment for the Proposed Waterfront Pathway Project, Randall's Island, Manhattan, New York

Project on the southwestern edge of Randall’s Island. This plot may have once hosted several significant historic sites, but soil boring and survey indicated that no intact archaeological material remains. No further testing is recommended.

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Stone, Linda

2011

Report on Archaeological Monitoring of Borings in the Governors Island Historic District, New York, New York

Archaeological analysis of 10 soil borings on Governors Island. No significant archaeological resources were found, and no further testing is recommended for this project.

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Chrysalis Archaeological Consultants, Inc.

2011

Phase IA Historical Documentary Report and Archaeological Assessment of 156 Rivington Street (Block 348, Lot 33), Manhattan (New York County), New York

Project at 156 Rivington Street on the Lower East Side. This site was a tenement, housing a typical immigrant population, during the 19th and 20th centuries. The site provides an opportunity to investigate ethnicity in the archaeological record, as the cultural background of residents is consistent and well-documented. Further archaeological testing of the backyard area is recommended, to search for remains of water closet and privy structures.

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AKRF, Inc.

2011

Phase IA Archaeological Documentary Study, Seward Park, Mixed Use Development Project, Block 346, Lot 40; Block 347, Lot 71; Block 352, Lots 1 and 28; Block 353, Lot 44; Block 354, Lots 1 and 2; Block 409, Lot 56; and Block 410, Lot 38, Lower East Side, New York, New York

Project involving multiple blocks along Delancey and Essex Streets in the Lower East Side. During the 19th century, most of these lots were occupied by multi-family residences, housing working-class and immigrant populations typical of this neighborhood at the time. Many of the lots have potential for intact remains of privy or cistern features in the former backyards, and one lot could possibly have remains of burial vaults from a 19th century church, so further archaeological testing is recommended in these areas.

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Historical Perspectives

2012

Phase IA Archaeological Documentary Study, Randall's Island Living Shoreline Recreation Area, Part of Block 1819, Lot 203, Randall's Island, New York County, New York

Project on the northwestern shore of Randall’s Island. Two 19th century dock-related features may remain intact below landfill at the southern tip of the project area, although the rest of the area has been disturbed by later construction. If possible, construction plans should aim to avoid this part of the site, but if it is to be impacted, further archaeological testing is recommended.

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Allee King Rosen & Fleming, Inc.

2012

Phase IA Archaeological Documentary Study, CornellNYC Tech Roosevelt Island Campus, Block 1373, Lot 20 and Block 1371, Lot 1 (part), New York, New York

Project on the southern end of Roosevelt Island, south of the Queensboro Bridge. This site likely housed temporary Indigenous camp sites, and later a 19th and 20th century prison known as “The Penitentiary.” Despite the value of the related resources, it is extremely unlikely that any remain undisturbed, due to later construction and surface grading. No further testing is recommended.

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AKRF, Inc.

2012

Phase IA Documentary Study Hudson Square Rezoning Block 477, Lots 44, 66, 73, 74, 75, 76, Block 578 Lots 77, 79, and Block 579 Lots 35, and 44, New York, New York

Project at Hudson Square in Greenwich Village. Site has potential to contain 19th century resources and archaeological testing is recommended.

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Historical Perspectives Inc.

2012

Phase IA Archaeolgoical Documentary Study, 100 Varick Street Project, 557 Broome Street, Block 447, Lot 44; 66 Watts Street, Block 477, Lot 76, New York, New York

Project on the western end of the block bounded by Varick Street, Broome Street, Watts Street, and Avenue of the Americas in Lower Manhattan. This site was created by landfill in the 19th century and hosted domestic structures, with traceable records of inhabitants, from the early 19th- 20th century. The back yards of the lots likely had privies, and these may remain undisturbed, so archaeological testing is recommended.

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Chrysalis Archaeological Consultants, Inc.

2012

Phase IA Historical Documentary Report and Archaeological Assessment of 246 Front Street (aka 267 1/2 Water Street) (Block 107, Lot 34), Manhattan (New York County), New York

Project area which fronts on both Front Street and Water Street, and is bounded by Dover Street and Peck Slip in Lower Manhattan. This land was created by landfill in the 19th century, and was then used primarily for industrial purposes. There is a possibility that the remains of the factory floor and/or basement are intact, and so archaeological monitoring is recommended.

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AKRF, Inc.; URS; Linda Stone

2012

South Ferry Terminal Project, Volume I: Text and Figures

Large scale construction of subway infrastructure for the South Ferry station required extensive archaeological testing and monitoring. The area within and around the project site includes the former site of Fort Amsterdam, designed in 1626, along with a defensive Battery Wall, Whitehall Slip, and numerous other structures, built at various times, that were major landmarks of colonial and post-colonial New Amsterdam/New York. The excavation and analysis of these features and their associated artifacts provided information about the structures’ chronology, use, and construction techniques. The report recommends that further analysis and research should be conducted on the origin of rocks found in the battery wall, comparative studies with similar collections, and DNA analysis of remains found, and in addition this project should be used to create a solid framework for similar future projects.

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AKRF, Inc.: URS; Linda Stone

2012

South Ferry Terminal Project, Volume II: Appendices

A large scale excavation of subway infrastructure for the South Ferry station required extensive archaeological testing and monitoring, the bulk of which is discussed in report 1439. The area within and around the project site includes the former site of Fort Amsterdam, designed in 1626, along with a defensive Battery Wall, Whitehall Slip, and numerous other structures, built at various times, that were major landmarks of colonial and post-colonial New Amsterdam/New York. This report includes appendices reporting the details of the analysis faunal remains, pollen sample, dendrochonological sampling, geo-chemical analysis, human remains, brick analysis, and mortar analysis, in addition to and artifact inventory, field notes and drawings, excavation and stratigraphy information, media attention, and other forms and paper work.

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Joan Geismar, PhD

2012

St. Paul's Chapel, West Portico Archaeological Memo Report NYCLPC Docket #12-2601

Archaeological monitoring in St. Paul's Chapel cemetery uncovered two family vaults built in 1814 or 1815.

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Historical Perspectives, Inc

2012

Phase IA Archaeological Documentary Study: 100 Varick Street Project, 557; Broome Street, Block 447, Lot 44; 66 Watts Street, Block 447, Lot 76; New York, New York

Project located in lower Manhattan. Research suggests the potential for 19th century residential features such as wells, cisterns, and privies in rear yards. Further archaeological testing is recommended.

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Historical Perspectives, Inc

2012

Archaeological Assessment for the Reconstruction of the Harlem River Drive Over Ramp at East 127th Street, Manhattan, New York

Report summarizes the archaeological potential of the Harlem River Drive Over Ramp Reconstruction project area located on Harlem River Drive at East 127th Street in Manhattan, New York. While most of the project area has been heavily disturbed, archaeological monitoring is recommended in some areas as there which may contain human remains associated with a Colonial African burial ground.

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AKRF, Inc.

2012

Archaeological Monitoring Addendum Phase IA Archaeological Documentary Study Rutgers Slip Between Cherry and South Streets, New York, New York

Addendum to Phase 1A investigations of the Rutger’s Slip located between Rutger’s Street, Cherry Street, and South Street in Manhattan, New York. Mid 19th century timbers and artifacts found. Further archaeological monitoring recommended for sensitive areas within the Rutger’s Slip.

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Geoarchaeology Research Associates

2012

Final Report: Phase IB Archaeological Investigation for the Randall's Island Sports Field Development Project

Project located on Randall's Island in the formerly separate Ward's Island area. Five areas were investigated: Hell's Gate, Central Fields, Sunken Garden, Wards Meadow, and East River. Research showed the previous presence of potter's fields, various hospitals and asylums for the insane. However, archaeological testing and GIS-based modelling showed that significant disturbances would make the presence of archaeological resources unlikely. Potential testing might be necessary in the East River and Wards Meadows Fields as no subsurface testing was done there at this time. No further archaeological investigation is necessary.

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AKRF, Inc.

2012

Archaeological Assessment: Collect Pond Park unanticipated Discoveries

Report discusses the archaeological findings at the Collect Pond Park project site located between Centre Street, Leonard Street, Lafayette Street, and Franklin Street in Manhattan. Three early 20th century foundation walls associated with the 1902 City Prison located at the site were found. It is recommended that portions of the walls that will be disturbed by the project should be documented by an archaeologist.

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Joan Geismar, PhD

2012

Phase 2 Construction Field Testing Report: Washington Square Park, Greenwich Village, New York

Archaeology completed as part of the reconstruction of Washington Square Park which was a Potter's Field in the late 18th and early 19th centuries. 3 intact burials were found and protected in place as well as isolated bones. In addition a late 18th century engraved headstone was found which helps illustrate the broad range of people who were interred in the burial ground.

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Chrysalis Archaeological Contractors

2012

Phase IB Archaeological Field Test of 246 Front St (aka 2671/2 Water St) (Block 107, Lot 34), Manhattan, NY

Archaeological testing completed as part of the development of the lot. 19th century industrial remains found but site largely disturbed. No further concerns.

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Historical Perspectives, Inc

2012

Phase IB Archaeological Field Investigation 100 Varick Street Project 557 Broome Street, Block 447, Lot 44; 66 Watts Street, Block 447, Lot 76, New York, New York

Archaeological testing completed which found a wall constructed of lithographic limestone and small collection of yard scatter. No further archaeology recommended.

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Linda Stone

2012

Report on Archaeological Work Related to Grading Excavations to Create Play Fields at the Southern End of the Parade Ground on Governors Island, New York

Project located on Governors Island in advance of creation of a play field in the Fort Jay Parade Ground. Archaeological testing uncovered a brick foundation, possibly from the St. Cornelius Chapel, built in 1847. Additional excavation is recommended in this area. Archaeological monitoring is recommended around the previously identified debris concentration if this still remains part of the Parade Ground Play Field redesign.

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Linda Stone

2012

Report on Archaeological Work Related to Several Projects at Soissons Landing on Governors Island, New York

Project located at Soissons Landing on Governors Island. Archaeological monitoring uncovered a 5-foot long brick wall, determined not to be archaeologically significant. No further archaeological work was recommended.

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Historical Perspectives, Inc

2012

Final Archaeological Monitoring Manhattan Approach January 2009 through April 2012 for the Replacement of Willis Ave Bridge over the Harlem River BIN No. 2-24005-9/A/B Total Design Contract No. HBM 1124, New York and Bronx Counties, NY

Archaeological monitoring was conducted in association with the Willis Avenue Bridge Replacement Project due to the potential for an historic cemetery associated with the Reformed Low Dutch Church of Harlem. The entire area consisted of fill and no evidence of the former cemetery was found. No further work was required.

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Historical Perspectives, Inc

2013

Phase IA Archaeological Documentary Study Worth Street Reconstruction, Centre Street to Mott Street, New York, New York

Project located in lower Manhattan. Research and previous archaeological study has shown a long history of occupation for this area. Historic resources associated with grocers, inn keepers, taverns, brothels, bakeries, and residential properties could all be present in the project area. Due to deeply buried sewers and other disturbances, archaeological monitoring is recommended as the most efficient way to reach buried resources.

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AKRF, Inc.

2012

Phase IA Archaeological Documentary Study for Rockefeller University Campus, New York, New York

Project located in Manhattan on the East River at Rockefeller University. Research concluded that the project area is not archaeologically sensitive and no further testing is needed for this project. However, the adjacent area may contain burials from a 19th century cemetery.

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The RBA Group

2013

Archaeological Documentary Study for West Thames St. Pedestrian Bridge

Documentary study of area for proposed West Thames Street Pedestrian Bridge in lower Manhattan, alongside the Hudson River. The project may impact resources such as old piers, cribbing, or bulkheads as well as the Hudson River Bulkhead, which meets eligibility criteria for inclusion in the National Register of Historic Places. Archaeological testing was determined infeasible as the project only entails drilling in certain areas. Instead, educational signage about the development of lower Manhattan is recommended to be displayed on the bridge.

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Historical Perspectives Inc.

2007

Phase IA Archaeological Assessment NYCHA Fulton House Addition Block 716, Lot 17, New York, New York

Project located in Chelsea, Manhattan. Possibility of 19th century resources from Greenwich Pottery complex. Research concluded that most resources were likely destroyed. Suggested archaeological testing for rear yard of lot 17 only.

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Hunter Research, Inc.

2014

Archaeological Testing and Monitoring Central Park Forts Landscape Reconstruction Project, Manhattan, New York

Archaeological testing in Central Park, Manhattan. Portions of significant buried remains of the War of 1812-era gatehouse and Kingsbridge Road were found and are interpreted in the report.

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AECOM

2013

Technical Memorandum: Phase IB Arhcaeological Boring Survey for the New York Proton Center, East Harlem, Manhattan, New York

Results of soil borings taken in East Harlem, Manhattan, which revealed that the area was disturbed from 20th century industrial development. However, privies, cisterns, and wells may still exist in the historic backyards. Further testing is recommended in these areas if they will be impacted by construction.