Archaeology Reports Database

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Hunter Research, Inc.

1990

A Preliminary Historical And Archaeological Assessment Of Central Park To The North Of The 97th Street Transverse, Borough Of Manhattan, City of New York. For: The Central Park Conservancy and The City of New York. Volume I Narrative & Volume II Histori

Project area is the northern portion of Central Park. Several recommendations are made regarding future development in the area: Historical and archaeological considersations should be integrated into the development of restoration plans for the northern section fo Central Park, archaeological resources and their preservation should play a large role in the park's development, and sensitive sites should be further evaluated and studied.

444_B

M

Hunter Research, Inc.

1990

A Preliminary Historical And Archaeological Assessment Of Central Park To The North Of The 97th Street Transverse, Borough Of Manhattan, City of New York. For: The Central Park Conservancy and The City of New York. Volume I Narrative & Volume II Histori

Project area is the northern portion of Central Park. Several recommendations are made regarding future development in the area: Historical and archaeological considersations should be integrated into the development of restoration plans for the northern section fo Central Park, archaeological resources and their preservation should play a large role in the park's development, and sensitive sites should be further evaluated and studied.

445_A

M

Hunter Research, Inc.

1994

African Burial Ground and The Commons Historic District: Archaeological Sensitivity Study [and database on paper - 1993 Vol. II]. Prepared for: The NYC Department of General Services. [18 maps with detailed index] LP-1901

Survey including City Hall Park and several blocks directly north of it in Lower Manhattan. After the excavation of the African Burial Ground, this area was deemed extremely archaeologically significant by the LPC. This report catalogues all known and potential archaeological sites in the area, rating archaeological significance and giving a historic and physical description of each site. This report expands upon the 1993 version with the addition of a few additional sites and a more comprehensive introduction.

445_B

M

Hunter Research, Inc.

1994

African Burial Ground and The Commons Historic District: Archaeological Sensitivity Study [and database on paper - 1993 Vol. II]. Prepared for: The NYC Department of General Services. [18 maps with detailed index] LP-1901

Survey including City Hall Park and several blocks directly north of it in Lower Manhattan. After the excavation of the African Burial Ground, this area was deemed extremely archaeologically significant by the LPC. This report catalogues all known and potential archaeological sites in the area, rating archaeological significance and giving a historic and physical description of each site. This report expands upon the 1993 version with the addition of a few additional sites and a more comprehensive introduction.

882_A

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Geismar, Joan H.

2005

Fulton St. Transit Center (FSTC) Archaeological Assessment of Foundation Walls at Maiden Lane and Broadway

During the excavation of a utility trench for a project on Fulton Street, stone foundation walls and brick features, all part of a mid-19th century street vault, were uncovered. This material was in the vicinity of a late-18th and early-19th century marketplace, but it proved to be unrelated. The vault remnants have been documented, and no further work is required.

882_B

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Geismar, Joan H.

2005

Fulton St. Transit Center (FSTC) Archaeological Assessment of Foundation Walls at Maiden Lane and Broadway

During the excavation of a utility trench for a project on Fulton Street, stone foundation walls and brick features, all part of a mid-19th century street vault, were uncovered. This material was in the vicinity of a late-18th and early-19th century marketplace, but it proved to be unrelated. The vault remnants have been documented, and no further work is required.

1916

M

Historical Perspectives, Inc

2003

Phase IA Archaeological Assessment World Trade center Memorial and Redevelopment Project, Southern Site, New York, New York

Archaeological assessment of the project area. Recommends archaeological testing.

1917

M

Linda Stone

2021

Report of Archaeological Work for the Creation of a Day Spa in the Governors Island Historic District, Governors Island, New York

Archaeological testing and monitoring completed and multiple features found predating 1934

1923

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Historical Perspectives Inc.

2021

Phase IA Archaeological Documentary Study 47 Madison Street, New York, NY 10038, Block 279, Lot 1

Documentary study provides a site history and suggests the current building may have sections dating to the 18th century and that the site has the potential to contain 18th-19th century archaeological resources. It also notes that a portion of the site was once used as part of the Shearith Israel cemetery and so may contain human remains. It recommends archaeological testing.

1925

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AECOM

2021

Geoarchaeological Monitoring Report for the NYC Borough Based Jail Program: Manhattan

Study recommends additional archaeological testing and monitoring to further assess the site's potential to contain archaeological resources including an 18th century rope walk

1374

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Historical Perspectives, Inc

2013

Phase IA Archaeological Assessment for the Replacement of the 126th Street Bus Depot, 2460 Second Ave, New York, NY

Documentary study assesses the site's potential to contain remains associated with what is now known as the Harlem African Burial Ground. Concludes the site should be archaeologically tested.

1933

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Joan Geismar

2021

LMCR-Battery Phase 1A Archaeological Assessment: The Battery, Lower Manhattan (Block 3, Lot 1)

Documentary study describes archaeological potential within Battery Park and recommends further analysis of construction plans.

1935

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AECOM

2022

Phase IA Archaeological Documentary Study for the South Battery Park City Resiliency Project

The study determined that while most of the proposed work is within previously disturbed areas, archaeological monitoring should be completed in areas where the project may impact 19th century bulkheads.

1937

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AKRF, Inc

2022

Phase 1B Archaeological Investigation for the Clinton Broome Apartments, 165 Broome St: Block 341 , Lots 60 and 158, New York, New York

Archaeological testing revealed extensive site disturbance within this project area. No further archaeological concerns.

1939

M

Chrysalis Archaeological Consultants

2022

End of Field Memorandum for Phase IB Cultural Resource Management/Archaeological Monitoring Services associated with the John Street Plaza Restoration (48 John Street, New York, New York County, New York) Project Number: M113579

Memo documents the work that was completed after human remains were found at 48 John St, NY NY

1941

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Joan Geismar

2022

Pre-scope Investigation of Reconstruction of Drainage Systems in Riverside Park Archaeological Assessment

Study provides an overview of the history and development of Riverside Park. Notes the park has areas of archaeological sensitivity.

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Historical Perspectives, Inc

1991

Taaffe Place Pumping Station and Park Avenue Force Main Topic Intensive Research: Dwellings

The preliminary force main corridor project assessment performed by Historical Perspectives INC.

1157

M

AKRF

2007

Archaeological Testing Protocol Burling Slip Block 74, Lots 20 and 1 NY, NY

Testing protocol

1783

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AKRF

2017

Second Avenue Subway; Phase Two Second avenue between East 104th and east 125th street between second avenue and Adam Clayton Powell, JR. Boulevard

A plan to construct Phase 2 of the Second Avenue Subway.

1363

M

Chrysalis Archaeological Consultants, INC.

2011

Phase IA Cultural Resource Documentary Assessment of the Peck Slip Reconstruction- Project Extension-Beekman Street between Front Street and South Street, New York

to undertake archaeological services for the Peck Slip Reconstruction Project.

1538

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Cultural Resource Consultants

2007

Phase 2/3 Archeological investigation Cabrini Center for nursing and rehabilitation block 899 lot 46

research undertaken in the completion of the Stage 1A Literature Review

1958

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Greenhouse Consultants, Inc.

1985

Old Madison Square Garden Site

History of block; report does not reach any conclusions.

1249

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The Partnership

2010

The project Documentary Analysis Report C10 Hudson River Tunnels

the results of additional documentary analysis that was undertaken to refine areas of archaeology sensitivity.

1550

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Historical Perspectives

2013

Phase 1A Documentary Study Fort George Hill Mixed Use Development Project Block 2170, Lots 180 and 190

proposed to build a new, thirteen-story building on an approximately 20,000 square foot vacant lot.

1706

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Louis Berger

2016

Archeological Investigations in Support of The New Museum Construction Statue of Liberty National Monument

investigation in support of an environmental assessment for the New Museum Construction, Statue of Liberty

M

Dewberry

2019

Made in New York North Campus Project Phase IA Archaeological Documentary Study

Photographs of documentary study

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Q

Moore, James A.

2000

Bowne House Stabilization Project, Archaeological Assessment Proposal, Department of Anthropology, Queens College, [The City University of New York], 29 April 2000

This report is a proposal detailing the assessment and potential for subsurface remains and historic resources located at the Brown House in Queens County, New York. The report discloses a historical overview of early owners and tenants of the property and collections of data gathered through historic site maps. The report evaluates the results prior excavations carried out at the site, and identifies the areas of potential impact and archaeological sensitivity.

196

Q

Historical Perspectives, Inc.

2006

Addendum, Stage 1A Archaeological Assessment MTA/LIRR East Side Access Project, Chapter 3.0 Sunnyside Yard

The following report is an addendum to the “Sunnyside Yard and Yard A – Archaeological Resource Evaluation” report, a Stage 1A assessment of archaeological sensitivity between Thomson Avenue and 43rd Street (at Laurel Hill Avenue), located in Long Island City, Queens. This survey consults archival and cartographic information in order to evaluate how historical resources might be affected by the expansion of the Long Island Rail East Access Project area. This survey was able to determine that there was high potential for finding significant historical resources within specific sections of the extended project area, such as evidence of early 19th century housing. This report recommends mitigation through avoidance and further archaeological examination.

524

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Historical Perspectives, Inc.

1988

Board of Education School Site 8, Queens Boulevard, Ireland and Hillyer Streets, CEQR 88-130Q

Project at the Board of Education School Site 8: Queens Boulevard, Ireland Street, and Hillyer Street sites in Elmhurst, Queens. The report examines the history and prehistory of the site to assess its potential for preserved archaeological deposits. While there is some evidence that prehistoric resources may be preserved at the site, preliminary soil borings are recommended in order to better determine whether archaeological excavations would be justified.

525

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Historical Perspectives, Inc.

1988

Phase IA Archaeological Assessment Report For The Department Of City Planning Site 4: West Astoria, Queens. For: Department of City Planning: Planning Management and Support Environmental Assessment Program. CEQR 87-201Q [Multiple authors]

Project on Block 519 bounded by Broadway, 31st Drive, 12th and 14th Streets in West Astoria, Queens. The site was low-lying marshland in the prehistoric period that eventually, in the 19th century, became home to the Jackson Chemical Works. While information on either of these periods would be invaluable, the report shows that it is unlikely that related archaeological deposits would be found within the project area. Therefore, archaeological testing is not recommended.

526

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Historical Perspectives, Inc.

1988

Phase IA Archaeological Assessment Report For The Flushing Center Project, Queens, New York. To: AKRF, Inc. CEQR 86-337Q [Multiple authors]

Report explores the potential for archaeological deposits at the Flushing Center site in Flushing, Queens. The site has been used by the Macedonia African Methodist Episcopal Church for over 150 years and was also home to Flushing Female Association School for Black Children in the 19th century. Further research is recommended to better understand the area's black community between the 18th and 19th centuries while archaeological testing is recommended to check for potential burials and deposits associated with the AME and the FFA.

527

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Historical Perspectives, Inc.

1988

Phase IA Archaeological Assessment Report For The Hunters Point Site, Queens, New York. For: Allee King Rosen & Fleming, Inc. CEQR 85-134Q [Multiple authors]

Report assessing the potential for preserved archaeological deposits at a site in Hunter's Point, Queens, bounded by Newtown Creek, 2nd street, 5th street, and the East River. While the area was most likely inhabited in prehistoric times, extensive modern development of the project area makes it unlikely that evidence of this era, nor of the historic, would remain. Archaeological testing is not recommended.

528

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Historical Perspectives, Inc.

1988

Phase IA Archaeological Assessment Report For The U.S. Truck Body Site, Rockaway Peninsula, Queens, New York. For: Allee King Rosen & Fleming, Inc. CEQR 88-164Q [Multiple authors]

The U.S. Trucky Body Site consists of Vernam Barbadoes and the area between Beach 80th Street, Rapid transit, LIRR in Far Rockaway, Queens. The report assesses the likelihood that archaeological deposits would be recovered from the project area, formerly home to the early 20th century community of Hammels. Based on the extensive development presented, it is unlikely that either prehistoric or historic deposits were preserved- archaeological testing is not recommended.

529

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Allee King Rosen & Fleming, Inc.

1991

Assessment Of Archaeological Sensitivity Phelps Dodge Site Long Range Management Plan, GEIS III, Maspeth, Queens. (CEQR-Generic)

Report on the Phelps Dodge Refinery site in Maspeth, Queens. Within the project area bounded by 56th Road, 48th Street, and Maspeth and Newtown Creeks, prehistoric deposits may be preserved underneath the layers of fill associated with the late 19th century industrial development of the area. However, archaeological testing is not recommended since the construction plans do not extend below those fill layers.

530

Q

Boesch, Eugene J.

2001

Sub-Surface Archaeological Evaluation of the Parking Area at Poppenhusen Institute, College Point, Queens.

Report on excavations at the Poppenhusen Institute at 114-04 Fourteenth Road in College Point, Queens. While previously unknown features like a cobblestone layer and rectangular pit were recovered, they were associated with modern fill and debris. As there were also no artifacts dating to the historic or prehistoric period recovered from the site, no further archaeological testing is recommended.

533

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Historical Perspectives, Inc.

1990

Preliminary Archaeological Review, Railroad Place Site, Maspeth, Queens. For: New York City Department of Environmental Protection, Proposed Bureau of Water Supply and Sewers Facility. CEQR 89-290Q [Multiple authors]

Project at the Railroad Place Site at the intersection of 49th street and Maspeth Avenue in Maspeth, Queens. After detailing the history and prehistory of the project area, researchers conclude that the geography and local environment make it unlikely that historically significant deposits from either the prehistoric or historic periods would be found at the site. Therefore, no archaeological testing is recommended.

534

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City/Scape, Cultural Resource Consultants

1993

Phase IA Archaeological and Historic Sensitivity Evaluation & Phase IB Archaeological Field Survey of Revised Selfhelp Housing for the Elderly, 140-16, 18, 20, 45th Avenue, Flushing, Queens County, New York. For: Vandor & Vandor. CEQR 93-048Q.

Project at Selfhelp Housing for the Elderly located on 45th Avenue between Kissena Boulevard and Union Street in Flushing, Queens. Based on the environmental context, the history, and the prehistory of Flushing, the report concludes that the project area had the potential to yield archaeologically significant resources. Excavations, though, did not produce artifacts dating to the prehistoric or historic period and no further archaeological testing is recommended.

535

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City/Scape, Cultural Resource Consultants

2001

Stage 1b Archaeological Field Reconnaissance Survey, The South Jamaica Urban Renewal Area, Borough of Queens. For: City of New York Department of Housing Preservation and Development. CEQR No. HPD-90-125Q

Report on excavations at the South Jamaica Urban Renewal Area Site in South Jamaica, Queens. Research showed that the area had the potential to yield historically significant deposits in the form of privies and cisterns and, for one block, prehistoric materials. Excavations revealed, however, that the project area had been extensively disturbed by modern construction and no historic or prehistoric materials were recovered. No further archaeological testing recommended.

536

Q

Cotz, Jo Ann E.

1984

Draft Archaeological Sensitivity Model For The Rufus King Manor & Park Jamaica, Borough of Queens, New York City. For: Gibson Bauer Associates.

Report summarizing the history of the Rufus King Manor and Park in Jamaica, Queens. The report focuses on the national landmark's history of ownership and use from the 18th century to the present and identifies areas with the potentially yield archaeologically significant deposits.

537

Q

Flagg, Thomas R.

1988

Hunter's Point Industrial Archaeology. Report to Allee King Rosen & Fleming. CEQR 85-134Q

Report on industrial sites within the Port Authority's Hunter's Point Waterfront Development project area. Included in the report is a brief summary of the industrial history of the sites within the project area. Of the 6 sites, the author identifies 2 sites that are historically and architecturally significant: the Long Island Railroad Freight Terminal and the Pennsylvania Railroad Powerhouse. It is recommended that further research be conducted on the LIRR Terminal's float (transfer) bridges and that the Powerhouse be considered for the National Register of Historic Places.

538

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Geismar, Joan H.

1987

Documentation of the St. Michael's Cemetery Project Site, Queens. For: St. Michael's Episcopal Church Through Rosenman & Colin. Contact person Ms. Jolie Hammer. CEQR 88-098Q

Project at St. Michael's Cemetery in East Elmhurst, Queens. Report details the history and prehistory of the project area, including the extensive documented history of ownership. Due to early 20th century construction, it is highly unlikely that evidence of this history has been preserved within the project area. Similarly, research showed that the project area was never used as a cemetery plot and therefore it is also unlikely that human remains would be found in this portion of the cemetery. Archaeological testing is not recommended.

539

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Geismar, Joan H.

1990

Addendum To The Archaeological Documentary Study For The St. John's Queens Hospital Proposed Parking Garage Block 2860, Lots 16 and 25. For: The Catholic Medical Center of Brooklyn and Queens, Inc. CEQR 89-167Q

Project at the St. John's Hospital in Elmhurst, Queens. The report discusses the history of the project area with a particular focus on the period during the Revolutionary War when British forces occupied what is now Elmhurst. There is a possibility that deposits dating to this period have been preserved in the project area as well as the remains of a 19th century residence; archaeological testing is recommended.

540

Q

Geismar, Joan H.

1991

Report on Field Testing. St. John's Parking Garage, Elmhurst, Queens. For: Catholic Medical Center of Brooklyn and Queens, Inc. CEQR 89-167Q

Project on the parking garage of St. John's Hospital in Elmhurst. Report details archaeological excavations conducted to test for evidence of the 17th century British occupation of the area and a 19th century dwelling. The project area was found to be extensively disturbed by modern construction debris and fill and no historically significant materials were recovered; no further archaeological testing is recommended.

541

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Geismar, Joan H.

1996

1A Archaeological Assessment, 0 Downtown Flushing Rezoning Project, Flushing, Queens County, New York Soft Sites A3, B1, B2, C1, C2. 95DCP052Q

Report on the Downtown Flushing Rezoning Project in Flushing, Queens. Within the project area bounded by Flushing Creek, Northern Boulevard, Main Street and Sanford Avenue, the report identifies 4 sites with the potential to yield archaeological deposits. All of the sites have could have potentially preserved material dating to the prehistoric period, but two of the sites could also yield deposits from the 19th century. Archaeological testing is recommended.

542

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Geoarchaeology Research Associates

2000

Rezoning Application for Proposed Restaurant Expansion 46-11 Broadway, Block 724, Lot 4. 99DCP0452Q

Project at 46-11 Broadway in Astoria, Queens. The report details the history of the project area and Astoria in general. Based on this history, it is unlikely that archaeologically significant deposits are preserved within the project area therefore archaeological testing is not recommended.

543

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Greenhouse Consultants, Inc.

1988

Phase IA Historical/Archaeological Sensitivity Evaluation Of The Honeywell Farms Dairy Development Project, Jamaica, Queens, New York. CEQR 88-313Q [Multiple authors]

Report on the Honeywell Farms Dairy Development Project in Jamaica, Queens. Beginning with a in-depth review of the prehistory and history of the area, the report concludes that evidence from both of these periods would likely be found in the project area. For example, excavations could possibly yield material associated with the Public Square and racetrack and the first church established in Jamaica. Archaeological testing is recommended.

544

Q

Greenhouse Consultants, Inc.

1989

Phase IA Historical/Archaeological Sensitivity Evaluation Of The Mebco Development, College Point. Queens, New York. For: MEBCO. CEQR 89-186Q [Multiple authors]

Report analyzing the potential for preserved archaeological deposits at the Mebco Development Project in College Point, Queens. Research presented on the project area suggested that while it is unlikely any historic deposits were preserved, there is a potential for prehistoric deposits. Preliminary archaeological testing, though, did not produce any material associated with this period and no further testing is recommended.

545

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Greenhouse Consultants, Inc.

1989

Phase IA Historical/Archaeological Sensitivity Evaluation Of The Petracca Development, College Point Queens, New York. For: E. Petracca & Co., Inc. CEQR 89-185Q [Multiple authors]

Report on the Petracca Development Project in College Point, Queens. While the geography and history of the area suggested to researchers that the site had the potential to yield material dating to the prehistoric period, archaeological testing did not produce any evidence that such material had been preserved. No further archaeological testing is recommended.

546

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Greenhouse Consultants, Inc.

1990

Historical and Archaeological Documentary Report and Sensitivity Evaluation of the PDC South Jamaica Site 12 Jamaica, Queens County, New York. For: McKeown & Franz, Inc. (January 1990) CEQR 90-087Q. [Multiple authors]

Project in South Jamaica, Queens bounded by 107th Avenue, Merrick Boulevard, Hendrickson Place, and 166th Street. Report details the rich history of the area from the 17th century to the present but finds that the history of ownership of the specific project area remains unclear; the likelihood of finding historically significant material is therefore low. Archaeological testing is recommended, though, to check for any prehistoric material that may be preserved at the site.

547

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Greenhouse Consultants, Inc.

1990

Phase IA Historical/Archaeological Sensitivity Evaluation Of The Pan Am Motor Inn, Queens, New York. For: Ethan Eldon Associates, Inc. (December 1989 & January 1990) CEQR 86-165Q [Multiple authors]

Project at the Pan Am Motor Inn in Elmhurst, Queens. Report provides a detailed history of Elmhurst and the project area and documents the results of preliminary archaeological testing of the site. Based on this research, the limited potential for prehistoric deposits is considered but no further archaeological testing is recommended.