Archaeology Reports Database

938

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Bergoffen, Celia J.

1999

Moore-Jackson Cemetery, 31-31 to 31-37 51st Street, Woodside, Borough of Queens, NY

Project on the Moore-Jackson Cemetery on 51st street in Woodside, Queens. The colonial era cemetery, a New York City landmark, was established in 1733 and remained in active use until at least 1867.The report includes an overview of the prehistory of the area and the history of the cemetery. Archaeological testing is recommended due to the presence of human remains and the site's rich history.

946

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Merwin, Daria E.

2006

Brooklyn Queens Expressway at Grand Central Parkway, Astoria Heights and Jackson Heights, Queens, NYC, Cultural Resource Reconnaissance Survey Report

Project off the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway at the Grand Central Parkway in Astoria and Jackson Heights, Queens; St. Michael's cemetery, built in 1852 and still in use, occupies a portion of the site. While the project area could have potentially preserved historic and prehistoric period materials, testing revealed that the site is too disturbed to yield significant artifacts and/or information. No further archaeological testing is recommended.

951

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Jo-Ann McLean, Inc. Archaeological Consultants

2006

Phase Ia Archaeological Investigation, Documentary Research and Sensitivity Assessment of the 90-15 Corona Ave. Project Area, Elmhurst, Q, NYC. 05BSA102Q

Report exploring the potential for preserved archaeological deposits at 90-15 Corona Avenue in Elmhurst, Queens. In the late 19th-early 20th century the site was home to the Union Avenue AME church and its cemetery. The report determines that while it is unlikely that evidence of either the prehistoric period or the general historic period would have been preserved at the site, preliminary excavation is recommended to test for burials or human remains from the site's history as a church cemetery.

952

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Greenhouse Consultants, Inc.

2005

Phase IA Archaeological/Historical Sensitivity Evaluation, HANAC Senior Housing Project, B839 L1, 25-03 29th St., Queens Co., Astoria, NY, HPD/LA-CEQR-Q

Report on the HANAC Senior Housing project area at 25-02 29th street in Astoria, Queens. The report assesses the site's potential to yield historically significant materials based on the history and geography of the project area. While there is some potential for preserved prehistoric deposits, the majority of the project area has likely been too disturbed by construction to yield significant deposits. Archaeological testing is recommended, though, for the portion of the site formerly owned by Andrew Reed.

963

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Allee King Rosen & Fleming, Inc.

2006

Phase IA Archaeological Documentary Study, Saint Savior's Church Property, Block 2671, Lots 1 and 27, Maspeth, Queens County, NY, 06DCP006Q

Report on the Saint Saviour's Church site bounded by Rust Street, 57th Drive, 58th Street, and 57th Road in Maspeth, Queens. Based on the history of the project area included in the report, researchers conclude that the site likely contains archaeologically significant deposits. These possible deposits could be associated with the prehistoric occupation of the area, privies and cisterns associated with the rectory, and remains of a structure that, while no longer standing, is mentioned in historic maps. Archaeological testing is recommended.

993

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Geismar, Joan H.

2007

Archaeological Potential of Fort Totten in Relation to the Demolition of Structures and Creation of a Passive Landscape

Project on Fort Totten in the Fort Totten Historic district of Queens. Report summarizing the history and previous research of the New York City Landmark, with an emphasis on the North Park area. The report also assesses the potential for such sites as the Battery (Fortification Zone) and Building 422 in the Parade Ground to yield historically significant deposits.

1004

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Chrysalis Archaeological Consultants, Inc.

2007

Phase IB Cultural Resource Field Testing of Phase I, South Jamaica Urban Renewal Project (104-65 East 165th Street, Block 10163, Lot 63), Jamaica, Queens County, NY. 96HPD014Q

Report on preliminary excavations of lot 63 of the South Jamaica Urban Renewal Project area in Jamaica, Queens. Previous research on the project area concluded that the sites had the potential to yield deposits such as privies and cisterns dating to the 18th and 19th centuries. Excavations did not recover artifacts or intact deposits that date to this period and the site shows evidence of extensive disturbance over time. No further archaeological testing is recommended.

1006

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Chrysalis Archaeological Consultants, Inc.

2007

Rufus King Park Reconstruction Project, Phase IB Field Archaeological Monitoring Project, Jamaica, Queens, NY, Project Number 023-205M

Report on archaeological monitoring of construction at Rufus King Park in Jamaica, Queens. While the work revealed the majority of project areas to be heavily disturbed and devoid of dateable artifacts, a deposit of alcohol bottles were found in the vicinity of the soccer field. The date of the deposit and materials, though, were unclear and the artifacts were not found to be historically significant; no further archaeological testing is recommended within the project area.

1014

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Solecki, Ralph S.

2006

A Late Woodland Burial at College Point, New York; The Bulletin, Journal of the New York State Archaeological Association, Number 122

Article on 1934 excavations at Graham Court in College Point, Queens. A Late Woodland period burial was found, the pit was believed to have initially been a cache or storage pit, later a refuse pit, and then finally used for a burial.

1016

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Tams Consultants, Inc.

2007

Archaeological Monitoring of 27kV Substation Area, Tallman Island WPCP, 127-01 Powells Cove Blvd, College Pt. Q Co. NY

Report on archaeological monitoring of construction on Tallman Island, 127-01 Powell Cove Boulevard in College Point, Queens. Previous research found that while there was a very limited potential for surface archaeological deposits, they could have been preserved deeper within the site. Intact archaeological deposits were not found nor were any historically significant artifacts recovered therefore no further archaeological testing is recommended.

1017

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Chrysalis Archaeological Consultants, Inc.

2008

Phase IB Cultural Resource Field Testing of Phase II, South Jamaica Urban Renewal Project (107-49 157th Street, B 10125, L 116) and 153-20 and 22 S Rd (B10121 L70,71) Jamaica, Queens County, NY. 96HPD014Q

Archaeological field testing in Jamaica, Queens did not uncover any significant archaeological resources. No further investigation is needed.

1025

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Historical Perspectives, Inc.

2006

Phase IA Archaeological Assessment SCA New High School Facility / Art Leather Factory Building, Block 1600, Lot 61, 45-10 94th St., Elmhurst, Queens, NY

Project on lot 61 of 45-10 94th Street in Elmhurst, Queens. Based on its review of the history and geography of the project area, the report determines that it is unlikely that the site was occupied in prehistory but that deposits associated with the historical period could have been preserved. These potential historical era deposits include privies, cisterns, and/or wells associated with the 18th century Ludlow House, 19th century Card House, or the 20th century leather factory. Archaeological testing is recommended.

1026

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Historical Perspectives, Inc.

2007

Archaeological Documentary Study, Elmhurst Zoning Map Change Project Site, B 1600, L 61,80,86,99,110,130; 4510 94th St; 9323,9303,9205, 9123 Corona Ave;4323 91st Pl., Elmhurst, Queens, NY

Project to rezone 6 lots of block 1600 bounded by Corona Avenue, 91st Place, and 94th Street in Elmhurst, Queens. Based on the history of the block, two of the lots within the project area have the potential to yield archaeological deposits dating to the historic period, including those associated with the 19th century Card Family. Yet archaeological testing is not recommended as the current construction plans would not affect those two areas.

1031

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URS Corporation

2008

Phase IB Archaeological Investigations for Sunnyside, Queens Rail Complex (Queens Area 12), MTA/LIRR East Side Access Project, Construction Contract CH053, Queens, New York

Report summarizing the Phase 1B archaeological investigations for the East Side Access Project at the Queens Rail Complex, located between 43rd and 48th streets in Sunnyside, Queens. Late 19th century artifacts found in disturbed context. No further archaeological work recommended.

1039

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Langan Engineering and Environmental Services

2008

Phase IA Archaeological Investigation Queens Plaza Redevelopment Project, Queens Plaza, Long Island City, New York, PR# 07PR06236

Queens Plaza Redevelopment Project in Long Island City, Queens. The report provides a detailed overview of the prehistory and history of the project area as well as the results of preliminary archaeological testing. While evidence suggests the site was occupied throughout the prehistoric and historic periods, 20th century development in the project area makes it unlikely that deposits from either period would have been preserved. No further archaeological testing is recommended.

1040

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Historical Perspectives, Inc.

2008

Archaeological Documentary Study Sewer Outfall Chandler Street Far Rockaway, Queens

Project located in Far Rockaway, Queens. Research determined that there was no recorded historic activity in the project area. Prehistoric resources such as a shell midden are very unlikely due to the inhospitable prehistoric environment of mudflats and marshes. No further investigation required.

1048

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Tams Consultants, Inc.

2006

Archaeological Sensitivity of Planned Construction, Tallman Island WPCP, Capital Project WP-249, Q Co. NY

Reviews the history of construction on Tallman Island, 127-01 Powell Cove Road College Point, Queens, and concludes that because of the extensive alterations to the landscape it is unlikely that intact archaeological deposits would be found on or near the site's surface. Archaeological testing is recommended, though, as there is some potential for such deposits at the projected depths of the current construction plans.

1109

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Mayer, Susan N.

1977

Report on Test Excavations at the Quaker Meeting House, Flushing, Queens County, NY; LP-0141

Excavation at Flushing Quaker Meeting House, in Flushing, Queens. Focus was on the exavation beneath the floorboards. Most material recovered related to construction and repairs of the building. No further archaeological work required.

1113

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Boesch, Eugene J.

2008

Subsurface Testing for the Proposed Quaker Meeting House Porch Reconstruction Project, 137-16 Northern Blvd. Queens, NY, SHPO # 03PR03481

Project at the Quaker Meeting House on Northern Boulevard in Flushing, Queens. The report details archaeological excavations conducted on the area below the National Historic Landmark's floor. While no historic artifacts or structures were found, the excavations did provide further detail into the construction history of the site. No further archaeological testing is recommended.

1143

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Redding, Mark D.

1994

An Archaeological and Environmental Design Evaluation of the Richard Cornell Cemetery. Prepared under the auspices of the New York City Landmarks Preservation Commission for the Cornell Cemetery Corporation.

Report summarizes archaeological excavations at the Richard Cornell Cemetery located in Far Rockaway Queens. 18th and 19th century resources including; Thomas Cornwell’s burial vault, a burial cache, and the original cemetery surface were found. Continued archaeological work is recommended.

1144

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Historical Perspectives, Inc.

2008

Addendum, 6/5/08; Archaeological Documentary Study, Elmhurst Zoning Map Change Project Site, B 1600, L 61,80,86,99,110,130; 4510 94th St; 9323,9303,9205, 9123 Corona Ave;4323 91st Pl., Elmhurst, Queens, NY

Addendum to sensitivity assessment of the Elmhurst Zoning Map Change Project Site located between Corona Avenue, the Long Island Rail Road, 91st Place, and 94th Street in Elmhurst, Queens. Due to disturbances the integrity of Lot 80 is compromised and no additional archaeological testing is recommended for this lot.

1156

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Historical Perspectives, Inc.

2005

Addendum, Stage 1A Archaeological Assessment MTA/LIRR East Side Access Project, Substation G02 Sunnyside Yard

Addendum to the archaeological assessment of the proposed substation site located at Sunnyside Yard, Queens. The location of substation “G02” located between Queens Boulevard and the Honeywell Street Bridges has been added to the Area of Potential Effect for the site. Substation G02 is not considered to have archaeological potential and no further archaeological work is recommended.

1205

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Historical Perspectives, Inc.

2009

Archaeological Documentary Study 136-33 37th Ave. B 4977, Lots 94 and 95, Flushing, New York

Project located in Flushing, Queens. Possibility of finding 17th-19th century burials from adjacent Quaker Burying Ground. An archaeological team should develop a plan for any unanticipated finds in area closest to cemetery.

1221

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Archaeological Consulting Services, Gregory and Dorothy Walwer

2010

Archaeological Monitoring Results: North Park at Fort Totten, Queens, New York

Results of archaeological monitoring at Fort Totten in Queens in three areas: the Battery King, Fourth Hospital, and Ordinance Storehouse. Mainly disturbed contexts, related to construction of military housing. Mid-20th century bottles and artifacts were discovered in the northern part of the area. The continuation of the archaeological monitoring is recommended.

1244

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Historical Perspectives, Inc.

2010

Archaeological Documentary Study, Flushing Meadows East Rezoning, B 5076, Lots 9,11 and 16, Flushing, Queens, Co., NY

Project located in Flushing, Queens . The former rear yards of demolished historic buildings have the potential for undisturbed prehistoric and historic archaeological resources. Historic resources could include privies, cisterns, wells, and other backyard refuse. Further archaeological testing is recommended.

1270

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Chrysalis Archaeological Consultants

2010

Phase IB Cultural Resource Field Monitoring of the St George's Church Fence Replacement Project, Flushing, Queens, Queens County, New York; LPC Permit 10-2134; LP-2053.

Project located in Flushing, Queens at Saint George's Church, where a fence was being replaced along the church burial ground. Excavations uncovered an 18th century mortared field stone foundation and 19th century resources.

1399

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AKRF, Inc.

2011

Phase IB Archaeological Testing Report, Macedonia Plaza Development, Block 4978, Lot 25 (Part), Flushing, Queens County, New York

Project at 37th and Union Streets in Flushing, Queens. The area is thought to be sensitive for unmarked burials and/or 19th Century domestic features, such as privies. No burials or burial-related artifacts were found, and all other materials were from the 20th century or were in mixed contexts. No additional testing is recommended, but an Unanticipated Discoveries Plan is to be utilized during construction.

1400

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URS Corporation

2007

Geoarchaeological Assessment for Sunnyside, Queens Rail Complex (Queens Area 12), MTA/LIRR East Side Access Project, Construction Contract CH053, Queens, New York

Project in the Sunnyside Yards Railroad Complex in Queens. Documentary research indicated the potential for Revolutionary War encampment remains, so archaeological probing and soil boring analysis was completed to determine the location of intact historic surfaces. Although in some areas modern construction has disturbed historic surfaces, in most cases they intact, and so further archaeological testing is recommended.

1401

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URS Corporation

2011

Archaeological Monitoring for Yard A, Sunnyside Yard Rail Complex, Queens Open-Cut Excavation Areas 1, 4, and 5, MTA/LIRR East Side Access Project Construction Contract CQ028

Archaeological monitoring of a project by Northern Blvd in Queens. This area is sensitive for prehistoric and 17th through 18th century remains, but due to hazardous contaminants and other challenges, archaeological monitoring was performed instead of archaeological testing. No intact archaeological material was found, so no further testing was recommended.

1407

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Geismar, Joan H.

2010

85-15 Queens Boulevard (Block 1549, Lots 28 and 41) Elmhurst, Queens County, New York, 1A Documentary Report

Excavation at Broadway, Queens Boulevard, and Reeder Street in Elmhurst, Queens. While this site may have once housed prehistoric materials and a mid-19th century railroad, both have likely been destroyed by later construction. This has been confirmed by soil borings in the eastern portion of the site, but soil boring analysis is recommended for the western half of the lot to determine whether any archaeological materials remain.

1415

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Hartgen Archaeological Associates, Inc.

2010

Phase IA Archaeological Sensitivity Assessment and Phase IB Archaeological Field Reconnaissance, Bronx-Whitestone Bridge Queens Approach, Project BW-89C, Malba and Whitestone, Queens Country, New York

Renovations on the Queens end of the Bronx-Whitestone Bridge require the Francis Lewis Park to be moved and new construction in the park’s current location. Because of the presence of prehistoric sites nearby and the site’s environmental suitability, all impacted areas are considered sensitive for Indigenous material remains, and so archaeological testing was recommended. In excavating 21 shovel tests, it was determined that the new location of the part does not impact archaeological remains, and the artifacts found in the current location were from disturbed contexts. No further archaeological work is recommended.

1433

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Historical Perspectives, Inc

2010

Archaeological Field lnvestigation 136-33 37th Avenue, Block 4977, Lots 94 and 95, 136-33 and 136-35 37th Avenue, Flushing, Queens, New York

Archaeological testing conducted to determine if the adjacent Flushing Meeting House burial ground extended into this lot. Determined that it didn't. Mid-19th century features uncovered.

1446

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Celia Bergoffen

2007

Phase IB Archaeological Field Testing 90-15 Corona Avenue, Block 1586, Lot 10, Borough of Queens, New York

Archaeological testing of a poriton of the site which documented previous disturbance in that one area.

1447

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Celia Bergoffen

2012

Phase IB Archaeological Field Testing 90-15 Corona Avenue, Block 1586, Lot 10, Borough of Queens, New York

Archaeological testing of a portion of the lot where human remains were found during construction. St Mark's AME and burial ground had once been located at the site from the mid-19th century-early 20th century. Report includes physical anthropological findings and description of the African-American woman who was found intact and may have died of Smallpox.

1453

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Celia Bergoffen, PhD

2001

Phase IB Archaeological Testing Moore-Jackson Cemetery, Woodside, Borough of Queens, New York

Archaeological testing of the colonial era Moore-Jackson cemetery in Woodside, Queens in advance of the restoration of the cemetery. Goals of excavations were to determine the depth of fill over the original surface, locate original grave locations, and find lost headstones. Some headstones and 20th century artifacts, including ceramic and glass fragments were discovered, but the original grave locations could not be determined. Determined that restoration of the cemetery will not disturb graves.

1498

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Historical Perspectives, Inc

2012

Archaeological Testing of Property Boundary: Remote Sensing and Photo Documentation of Existing Surface Headstones of the Flushing Monthly Meeting of the Religious Society of Friends, 13716 Northern Blvd, Flushing, Block 4977, Lot 26

Archaeological testing and GPR completed to determine extent of impact of construction that occurred with the cemetery site. Results suggest no impact.

1500

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Historical Perspectives, Inc

2012

Archaeological Documentary Study and Field Testing Report Bowne House, 37-01 Bowne St, Flushing, New York, B 5013 Lot 6

Research and archaeological testing conducted to determine what archaeological resources might be impacted by the construction of a proposed visitors center. A mid-19th century cobble surface uncovered that was left in situ.

1511

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Joan Geismar, PhD and Geoarchaeology Research Associates, Inc

2013

Geoarchaeological Assessment of Soil Sediments from 85-15 Queens Boulevard (Block 1549, Lots 28 and 41), Elmhurst, Queens County, New York: An Archaeological Mitigation

Soil Sediments provided information about the site's Pleistocene and Holocene landscape but no indication of prehistoric occupation.

1523

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Chrysalis Archaeological Consultants, Inc.

2013

Phase IA Historical Documentary Report and Archaeological Assessment of the Reconstruction of the Parking Lot and Comfort Station located at Totten Avenue and the Cross Island Parkway (aka Little Bay Park), Queens, (Queens County), New York (A010-112-M))

Located in Bayside, Queens. Site has potential to contain Indigneous Peoples resources and resources related to the 19th century Garrison's Hotel. Archaeological monitoring is recommended.

1537

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URS

2012

Phase IA Archaeological Assessment Rockaway Penisula Portion of the Rockaway Delivery Lateral Project, Queens County, New York

Project located on the Rockaway Peninsula in Queens. Research shows that the project area was submerged prior to the 1860s. However later historic resources associated with the Naval Air Station and Jacob Riis Park may be found. In areas of high sensitivity archaeological survey is recommended, while in areas of medium sensitivity archaeological monitoring is recommended.

1543

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Joan H. Geismar, Ph.D

2013

Removal of Instrusions from the Burial Ground of the Flushing Meeting House of the Religious Scoiety of Friends, 137-16 Northern Boulevard (Block 4977, Lot 26), Flushing, Queens

Project located in Flushing, Queens. Archaeological monitoring of removal of iron beams and a utility pole from the burial ground of the Friends Flushing Meeting House. Removal went without incident, and no further investigation is necessary.

1544

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Archaeology Resource Services

2013

Phase IA Archaeological Investigation Hallets Court 8-28 28th Avenue Astoria, New York

Project located in Astoria, Queens. Research determined the potential for buried prehistoric resources as there have been camps and middens found nearby. Archaeological monitoring is recommended.

1546

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Celia J. Bergoffen

2013

Phase IA Archaeological Assessment, Astoria Cove, Block 906, Lot 12, and Block 909, Lot 35, Borough of Queens, New York

Documentary study in Astoria, Queens. Project site located at a cove between salt marshes and a stream, making the discovery of Indigneous Peoples resources likely. 19th century remains such as privies, cisterns, and wells associated with the Whittemore/Graham residence or at the Stevens Street easement may also exist. Further archaeological testing is recommended in the form of soil borings and test pits.

1548

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AKRF, Inc.

2013

Phase IA Archaeological Documentary Study, Capital Project SEQ200464: College Point West Outfall and Infrastructure Improvements, Queens County, New York

Documentary study in College Point, Queens. Although the area has been largely disturbed, given significant Indigenous Peoples' sites were found in close proximity, including one site which overlaps with the project area. Archaeological monitoring recommended in the less disturbed areas.

1553

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AECOM

2013

Phase IA Archaeological Survey Report LaGuardia Airport Central Terminal Building Redevelopment Queens Borough New York City

Archaeological documentary study determined that there is one area within the study area that has the potential to contain remains of the occupation of Indigenous Peoples.

1554

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AECOM

2013

Addendum Phase IA Archaeological Survey Report LaGuardia Airport Central Terminal Building Redevelopment Queens Borough New York City

Addendum to previous study to further refine sensitivity. Upheld previous findings.

1638

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AKRF, Inc.

2015

Phase IA Archaeological Documentary Study for Capital Project SEQ200463: College Point North Outfall and Infrastructure Improvements, Queens County, New York

Archaeological documentary study notes that there are identified Indigenous Peoples and historic sites within project area and recommends archaeological monitoring and an unanticipated discoveries plan in the event that human remains are found during construction.

1639

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Chrysalis Archaeological Contractors

2015

Phase IB Archaeological Monitoring and Field Testing at the John Bowne House, Queens, Queens County, New York- Department of Parks and Recreation

Archaeological testing revealed a cistern that may have been in use in the 18th and 19th century and was filled in the early 20th century

1641

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AKRF, Inc.

2015

Phase IA Archaeological Documentary Study for Capital Project SE807: College Point South Infrastructure Improvements, Queens County, New York

Archaeological documentary study notes that there are identified Indigenous Peoples and historic sites within project area and recommends archaeological monitoring and an unanticipated discoveries plan in the event that human remains are found during construction.

1654

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Archaeology & Historic Resources Services

2015

Phase I Archaeological Investigation, The Pavilion at Locust Manor 171-04 Baisley Blvd, Jamaica, New York

Archaeological testing determined the site is unlikely to contain significant Indigenous Peoples resources or historic resources.