Archaeology Reports Database

389

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Historical Perspectives, Inc.

1986

Phase IA Archaeological Assessment Report on the 303 Greenwich Street Project, New York City, New York. For: L.M. Dalton Corporation. CEQR 86-075M [Multiple authors]

Project on Greenwich and Chambers Streets. Though in an area where other archaeological resources have been uncovered, this site is not considered to have any archaeological potential, as flattening the landscape and other human activities probably destroyed any remains.

390

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Historical Perspectives, Inc.

1988

34th Street Rezoning Preliminary Archaeological Assessment, Potential Development Site 1. CEQR 88-113M [Multiple authors]

This report details the prehistoric and historic land use, both specific to this site and in this general area, for 4 parcels of land around West 34th St, which are likely to undergo re-zoning. Parcel 3 contained the only definitive historic or prehistoric potential, but this was destroyed due to subsurface construction. While no more documentary research is recommended on any of the sites, possible further archaeological testing is recommended for portions of the project area.

391

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Historical Perspectives, Inc.

1988

34th Street Rezoning Preliminary Archaeological Assessment, Potential Development Site 5. CEQR 88-113M [Multiple authors]

Project by 33rd St and the Lincoln Tunnel. Although prehistoric settlement is likely in this area, any archaeological remains have probably been disrupted by later construction. Some historic remains may be intact in some areas of the site, and this can only be further studied through excavation. No further documentary research is recommended.

392

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Historical Perspectives, Inc.

1988

Archaeological Assessment Report For The Board Of Education Project: Broadway And Academy Site. CEQR 88-126M [Multiple authors]

Project on Broadway between Academy and 204th Streets in Manhattan. Limited development and location in an area known for prehistoric sensitivity give the project site potential for the presence of Indigneous resources. Soil borings are recommended.

393

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Historical Perspectives, Inc.

1988

Phase IA Archaeological Assessment For The 34th Street Rezoning Project, Manhattan, New York. For: AKRF, Inc. CEQR 88-113M [Multiple authors]

Investigation of the possible existence of 19th Century wells and cisterns located on an area of West 34th St slated for development. The report contains in depth descriptions of land ownership and usage, as well as a detailed history of the sewage system in the area. No further study is recommended.

394

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Historical Perspectives, Inc.

1988

Phase IA Archaeological Assessment Report For The Chelsea Vocational High School Project, Manhattan. For: Parsons, Brinckerhoff, Quade & Douglas. CEQR 88-118M [Multiple authors]

Investigation of the archaeological potential of a site by the intersection of Broome and Varick Streets. A detailed analysis of the possible prehistoric topography of the area is included. The existence of prehistoric material is possible, but not conclusive, so soil borings are recommended.

395

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Historical Perspectives, Inc.

1989

Board of Education: Roosevelt Island School Site PS/IS 217, Archaeological Assessment Report. For: Parsons Brinckerhoff, Quade & Douglas. CEQR 88-102M [Multiple authors]

Field Survey and documentary research about the possible prehistoric and important historic archaeological material on a Roosevelt Island site. Includes an in depth history of land ownership, as well as of the prisons and hospitals constructed on the island. There is no evidence for archaeological material, and so no further archaeological study is recommended.

396

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Historical Perspectives, Inc.

1989

Phase IA Archaeological Assessment For The Rockefeller Plaza West Project, Manhattan, New York. For: Alee King Risen & Fleming, Inc. CEQR 88-264M [Multiple authors]

Documentary and cartographic analysis of the possible archaeological significance of 5 lots in Rockefeller Plaza West. While this area likely hosted significant prehistoric settlements, 19th Century construction and use would have disturbed or destroyed any remains. Historical material from the 19th century may be well-preserved, but it is not deemed to be significant archaeologically because no long-term residence could be established at any of the preserved lots. Thus, no further study or testing is recommended.

397

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Historical Perspectives, Inc.

1989

Phase IA Archaeological Assessment For The 34th Street Rezoning Project: Potential Development Site 1, Manhattan, New York. For: AKRF, Inc. CEQR 88-113M [Multiple authors]

Project on the block bordered by 33rd St, 34th St, 8th Ave, and 9th Ave. Although most of the site has been compromised due to land moving and subsurface construction, the backyard area of Lot 11 may contain both significant and well-preserved cistern and/or privy remains. This lot housed a single family for the last 30 years of the 19th century, and it is possible that sewer systems had not yet been installed. Archaeological testing is recommended.

398

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Historical Perspectives, Inc.

1989

Proposed School Site: Baxter/Grand Street, Manhattan. For the New York City Board of Education. CEQR 88-236M [Multiple authors]

Project in the Lower East Side, by the intersection of Baxter and Grand Streets. Building records from this site are incomplete, preventing a full ownership, occupancy, or land use history. It is clear, however, that subsurface construction on a majority of the site has compromised most archaeological remains. On the northernmost section of Lot 6, there is potential for historic remains, but the tenants and businesses occupying this lot were likely transient and so the existing material may not be useful. Unless the LPC deems this material significant, no further study is recommended.

399

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Historical Perspectives, Inc.

1990

Archaeological Documentary Research, Site 5B Washington Street Urban Renewal Area, New York, New York. For: The Public Development Corporation. CEQR 88-096M; 01DME016M [Multiple authors]

This report investigates the potential for the remains of a sunken ship at a proposed development site bordered by Warren St, Greenwich St, Murray St, and West St. A 1984 construction trench had uncovered teak at this location, however further research suggests that this was from a wharf or pier and not a sunken ship. Soil borings in 1989 confirmed this, showing a lack of cultural material. No further research or testing is recommended.

400

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Historical Perspectives, Inc.

1990

Phase IA Archaeological Assessment For The 10-12 Cooper Square Project. For: Allee King Rosen & Fleming, Inc. CEQR 89-087M [Multiple authors]

Project at Bowery and East 4th Street in Cooper Square. Testing is recommended on only one lot (specifically in backyard and courtyard areas to be affected by construction activities), the site of the New York City landmark Skidmore House, home to one family for several decades beginning in 1845. Testing is warranted because the structure did not contain a store while the Skidmores owned it, but was instead purely residential, and because it remained in the same family for such a long time. The other lots have only low potential for archaeological remains and are not suggested for testing.

401

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Historical Perspectives, Inc.

1990

Phase IA Archaeological Assessment For The Seventh Avenue Rezoning Project: Areas A, B, and C. For: Housing Futures Inc. CEQR 86-082M [Multiple authors]

Rezoning of 7th Avenue in Chelsea. Three plots of land were investigated for the possibility of archaeological remains from the mid-1800s period in Chelsea’s history, the Chelsea Village period. The report includes a detailed history of the Chelsea area and the individuals who helped to shape it. Due to subsurface disturbance in areas with possible archaeological significance and the transient nature of residents in preserved areas (making potential remains unuseful), no further testing is recommended.

402

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Historical Perspectives, Inc.

1990

Phase IA Archaeological Assessment For The Royal Bank Of Canada Project Site. For: Alee King Rosen & Fleming, Inc. CEQR 90-074M [Multiple authors]

Investigation of archaeological significance surrounding three vacant buildings in the financial district, slated to be demolished to build the Royal Bank of Canada. Although two vacant areas of the site were thought to contain archaeologically significant material from the late 18th and early 19th centuries, intensive study and soil borings showed previous subsurface construction would have destroyed any remains. No further testing is recommended.

403

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Historical Perspectives, Inc.

1992

Phase IA Archaeological Documentary Study Gold Street Hotel Site. For: Nelson Young, Barleda Development Corp. CEQR 15-92 CQBSA, 81-207M [Multiple authors]

Project site in Lower Manhattan by Gold and Platt Streets. While the area may have contained significant prehistoric, Dutch, and colonial material, that has likely been destroyed by subsurface construction. However, there may be remains of 18th and 19th Century privies, cisterns, and/or wells below the current shallow basements on the site. Because such features would be destroyed by the construction plans for a new 14’ basement, archaeological testing is recommended.

404

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Historical Perspectives, Inc.

1993

Phase IA Archaeological Assessment Report, West 60th Street Rezoning Project. For: Kam West 60th Street Associates. CEQR 90-113M [Multiple authors]

Project on W 60th St. This site has high prehistoric potential and may have been a suitable site for shellfish harvesting. Because of the fill of the waterways caused by the construction of the Hudson River Railroad, and the protected natural terracing, evident in an 1889 map, there is a small chance that there are prehistoric remains in situ. Soil boring tests are recommended in the areas which were originally watercourses or terraces.

405

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Historical Perspectives, Inc.

1993

Phase IA Archaeological Documentary Study, Peter Minuit Park Map change. For: Philip Habib & Associates. [filed as FTA 106M; former CEQR 94DOT002M 0 Whitehall Ferry Terminal] [Multiple authors]

Analysis of planned construction of Peter Minuit Park, by the Whitehall Ferry Terminal in Lower Manhattan. This site likely contains remains from its use as a harbor in the 17th century, landfill material from the 17th and 18th centuries, 17th and 18th century fortifications, and 19th century structures. There has also been limited subsurface disturbance. However, due to the minimal impact of park construction, further testing is only recommended in a few key areas.

406

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Historical Perspectives, Inc.

1993

Phase IA Archaeological Study, Proposed Mt. Sinai Multipurpose Building Project. New York, NY. SEQRA-M [Multiple authors]

Project at Madison Avenue and 99th St on the Upper East Side. This site was near a known prehistoric settlement and probably once had a wealth of prehistoric material. In addition, 19th century shanties and early 20th century occupation would have contributed archaeologically useful privy and/or cistern remains. However, land grading in the 20th century would have destroyed or disturbed the artifacts, so no further testing is recommended.

407

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Historical Perspectives, Inc.

1995

Two Bridges Urban Renewal Area, Manhattan, New York. Phase IA Archaeological Study. CEQR 94-HPD-019M. [258 South Street]

Project site by South Street in Lower Manhattan. This site may have contained a prehistoric trail and other associated remains, but these were likely destroyed by tidal movement. The site may, however, contain valuable remains from early landfilling and 19th century waterfront industry, including a pier and an iron foundry. It is unknown to what extent the new construction will impact these materials, so an archaeological monitoring program is recommended.

408

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Historical Perspectives, Inc.

1996

Phase IA, Archaeological Assessment, Hudson Center Hotel Site, Block 218, Lots 20, 23, and 28, Manhattan, New York. BSA Cal #: 180-95-BZ,. Premises 256 West Street, Borough of Manhattan. For: Wall & Associates. CEQR 96BSA048M [Multiple authors]

Project at West and Laight Streets in Tribeca, which proposes the construction of a hotel and the stabilization and rehabilitation of a historic warehouse. This area was created by landfill in the 19th century and subsequently housed an iron foundry, the remains of which may provide important information relating to 19th century industrial waterfronts. Once building plans are completed, a Phase 1B examination is recommended.

409

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Historical Perspectives, Inc.

1997

Archaeological Assessment for 124 Hudson Street, New York, New York. For: Allee King Rosen & Fleming, Inc. [0 Ericsson Rezoning] CEQR 97DCP068M. [Multiple authors]

Project on Hudson and Beach Streets on the Lower East Side. Remains from the Revolutionary War and early-19th century residential occupation may exist; therefore testing is recommended.

410

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Historical Perspectives, Inc.

1997

Existing Conditions Report Archaeological Resources Hudson River Park Project Chambers Street To West Houston Street Manhattan, New York. Draft. For: Allee King Rosen & Fleming, Inc. Revised 1997.

Project between West Houston and Chambers Streets on the western edge of Manhattan. Three prehistoric sites have been identified as possibly existing beneath a landfill on the project site; potential impacts to these sites have yet to be determined. In addition, a 20th-century tile floor is partially intact on the site and may be of interest for preservation efforts.

411

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Historical Perspectives, Inc.

1997

Existing Conditions Report Archaeological Resources Hudson River Park Project West Houston Street To Little West 12th Street Manhattan, New York. Draft. For: Allee King Rosen & Fleming, Inc. Revised 1997.

Project between West Houston and Little West 12th St on the western edge of Manhattan. Within the project site there were several possible historic sites, including 19th century piers and 20th century market buildings, but none of them were deemed archaeologically significant. A bulkhead wall and inboard relieving platforms are considered in an NYSOPRHP Building-Structure Inventory Form.

412

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Historical Perspectives, Inc.

1997

Existing Conditions Report Archaeological Resources Hudson River Park Project Little West 12th Street To West 24th Street Manhattan, New York. Draft. For: Allee King Rosen & Fleming, Inc. Revised 1997.

Project between Little West 12th St and West 24th St on the western edge of Manhattan. No archaeologically significant sites were identified, but a bulkhead wall and inboard relieving platforms are considered in an NYSOPRHP Building-Structure Inventory Form.

413

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Historical Perspectives, Inc.

1997

Existing Conditions Report Archaeological Resources Hudson River Park Project West 24th Street to West 40th Street Manhattan, New York. Draft. For: Allee King Rosen & Fleming, Inc. Revised 1997.

Project between West 24th St and West 40th St on the western edge of Manhattan. No archaeologically significant sites were identified, but a bulkhead wall and inboard relieving platforms are considered in an NYSOPRHP Building-Structure Inventory Form. In addition, the site contains a 1954 railroad transfer bridge, which was determined by SHPO to be eligible for listing on the State and National Registers of Historic Places.

414

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Historical Perspectives, Inc.

1997

Existing Conditions Report Archaeological Resources Hudson River Park Project West 40th Street To West 46th Street Manhattan, New York. Draft. For: Allee King Rosen & Feming, Inc. Revised 1997

Project between West 40th St and West 46th St on the western edge of Manhattan. No archaeologically significant sites were identified, but a bulkhead wall and inboard relieving platforms are considered in an NYSOPRHP Building-Structure Inventory Form.

415

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Historical Perspectives, Inc.

1997

Existing Conditions Report Archaeological Resources Hudson River Park Project West 46th Street To West 59th Street Manhattan, New York. Draft. For: Allee King Rosen & Fleming, Inc. Revised 1997.

Project between West 46th St and West 59th St on the western edge of Manhattan. No archaeologically significant sites were identified, but a bulkhead wall and inboard relieving platforms are considered in an NYSOPRHP Building-Structure Inventory Form.

416

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Historical Perspectives, Inc.

1997

Phase IA Archaeological Assessment, River Center Site. New York, NY. 96DCP005M [Multiple authors]

Project at 550 W 59th St. Although data about prehistoric resources was inconclusive, there is a small possibility that such materials remain. Thus, soil borings are recommended.

417

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Historical Perspectives, Inc.

1997

Results of Phase Ib Fieldwork, Ericcson Place Site. New York, NY. For: Allee King Rosen & Fleming, Inc. [0 Ericsson Rezoning] CEQR 97DCP068M. [Multiple authors]

Project on Hudson and Beach Streets on the Lower East Side. Remains from the Revolutionary War period were thought to have existed on the project site, but only remains from the late-19th and 20th centuries were encountered. Therefore any remains from this period seem to have been disturbed by demolition activities during the 20th century. No further testing is necessary.

418

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Historical Perspectives, Inc.

1998

Manhattan East Side Transit Alternatives, Archaeological Assessment. For: AKRF, Inc.. MTA, SEQRA-M [Multiple authors]

Project areas include Water Street between Broad Street and Fulton Street, Pearl Street between Fulton Street and Frankfort Street, Frankfort Street, Canal Street between The Bowery and East Broadway, East Broadway and Grand Street, Kazan/Columbia Street between Grand Street and East Houston Street, Avenue D from East Houston to 14th Street, 14th Street, East Midtown, Upper East Side, East Harlem, and Second Avenue. This project considers the necessary precautions that would need to be taken in order to improve transportation on the East Side, considering the impact of either a Subway line or a Light Rail. As digging had not yet taken place at the time of the study, further testing was recommended. A site on East 124th Street was also deemed sensitive and it is recommended that no digging take place on that site. The Light Rail would cause significantly more impact on sensitive sites. Soil borings and addition study is recommended.

419

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Historical Perspectives, Inc.

1998

Phase IB Archaeological Examination of the Towers Project Parcel, CEQR DCP 87-299M, Manhattan, New York. [Multiple authors]

Project at 106th Street and Central Park West. Testing was done to look for remains relating to the Revolutionary War and the War of 1812. However 19th-century activities likely damaged or destroyed any remains that might have existed. Artifacts are from the 19th and 20th centuries, and are not found in separate strata. No further testing is recommended.

420

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Historical Perspectives, Inc.

1998

Stage 1A Archaeological Assessment . 0 East River Plaza Site. Manhattan. UDC/SEQRA-M

Project site between E 116th and E 119th Streets at FDR Drive. There is significant potential for prehistoric resources, as other sites have been found nearby. In addition, several areas are likely to have hosted 19th Century shaft features which could be significant. An in-depth study of homelot habitation is recommended, as well as archaeological testing in two areas to look for prehistoric and historic resources.

421

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Historical Perspectives, Inc.

1998

Stage 1b Archaeological Examination, 527 and 529 East 118th Street, 0 East River Plaza Site, Manhattan. SEQRA [Multiple authors]

Project at 527 and 529 East 118th St. An archaeological assessment found these lots to be likely to contain intact shaft features dating from 1870-1935, and thus recommended further testing. Excavation with a backhoe and by hand was carried out, but no intact 19th Century material was found.

422

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Historical Perspectives, Inc.

1998

Greenwich Street Reconstruction: Phase IA Archaeological Assessment. 99-DME001M. aka 98dme002m

Project on Greenwich Street in Tribeca. This site once hosted 18th Century palisades and the Greenwich Street gate, and could also contain remains from Revolutionary War entrenchment and later domestic/commercial remains. The portion undisturbed by later subsurface construction is small, however, so a construction-monitoring plan is recommended for that area only.

423

M

Historical Perspectives, Inc.

1999

Stage 1a Archaeological Assessment, 18 [12] Platt Street, Manhattan, NY. 99DCP031M [Multiple authors]

Project site at Platt and Gold Streets in Lower Manhattan. Due to the leveling of the hill once present on the site, all prehistoric and Dutch colonial remains have probably been destroyed. As no other significant material has been attributed to the site, no further testing is warranted.

425

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Historical Perspectives, Inc.

2000

Cultural Resource Assessment Report, Durst West 47th Street. Manhattan, NY; 01DCP0041M; 0 57TH Street Rezoning [Multiple authors]

Project site includes Block 1105 bounded by West 58th Street, Eleventh Avenue, West 57th Street and Twelfth Avenue. No further testing is warranted due to former flooding of the site.

426

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Historical Perspectives, Inc.

2000

Cultural Resource Assessment Report Studio City Project, West 45th Street, Manhattan, New York B1073L 1 [0 Studio City]; 01DME001M

Project site includes Lot 1 on Block 1073 in Manhattan between West 44th Street, West 45th Street, and Eleventh Avenue. It has been determined that there is potential for the existance of archaeologically significant features on the site and recommendations include the completion of a series of soil borings and further testing were the borings to indicate potential sensitivity.

427

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Historical Perspectives, Inc.

2000

Randall’s Island, Cultural Resource Assessment [B 1819 L 203; LA-CEQR-M] [Multiple authors]

Project site includes southern Randall's Island bounded by the Harlem River, the strait of Little Hell Gate, the Triborough Bridge, and the golf center on Randall's Island. The demolition of Downing Stadium, located on the project site, has been proposed in order to construct a new stadium. Prior to the construction of Downing Stadium, the House of Refuge complex was located on the site. Recommendations include a more detailed study of the House of Refuge and its occupants using materials at the New York State Archives in Albany. Downing Stadium itself is not of archaeological value though if it were demolished, proper documentation of the building's features through photography and other means of preservation is recommended.

428

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Historical Perspectives, Inc.

2000

Stage 1A Archaeological Study for Proposed Improvements to Coenties Slip for the Office-Trading Facility at 55 Water Street, Manhattan, New York, New York. 01DCP020M

Project at 55 Water Street, between Old Slip and Coenties Slip in Lower Manhattan. This site has a great deal of historic potential from multiple periods, as evidenced by documentary research and the finds of a nearby excavation. Once construction plans are finalized, field investigations are recommended.

429

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Historical Perspectives, Inc.

2000

Stage 1A Archaeological Assessment, 600 Washington Street, Manhattan. 01BSA-060M.

Project site includes the area between Morton Street, Leory Street, West Street, and Washington Street. No additional testing is recommended.

430

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Historical Perspectives, Inc.

2001

Phase IA Archaeological Assessment 101-117 Worth Street, Manhattan, NYS.HFA.ER.M

Project site includes Lots 12-20 on Block 170 between Catharine Lane, Broadway, Worth Street, and Lafayette Street. The site is not thought to contain any viable archaeological resources. No further testing is recommended.

431

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Historical Perspectives, Inc.

2001

Cultural Resources Assessment for 499 Greenwich St. Block 594, Manhattan. 01BSA135M

Project between Greenwich and Renwick Streets in Manhattan. There may have been an early 19th century market house and 19th century homelots with privies on this site. Although the market remains have likely been destroyed, soil boring tests at the 19th century homelot sites indicated the presence of historic remains. Thus, further archaeological testing is recommended.

432

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Historical Perspectives, Inc.

2002

Stage 1B Field Survey for 499 Greenwich St, Block 594, Manhattan. 01BSA135M

Project between Greenwich and Renwick Streets in Manhattan. Archaeological testing was carried out in 3 limited sections of the site to search for possible 19th century shaft features. These three sections had minimal documented subsurface construction and had hosted long-term residents. Excavation revealed, however, that a great deal of undocumented earth-moving had occurred during the 20th century, and so only a miniscule area was left. Because of this, no useful information was discovered, and no further archaeological consideration is warranted.

433

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Historical Perspectives, Inc.

2003

Second Avenue Subway Phase Ia Archeological Assessment. FTA-106-M

Project site includes the site of the proposed Second Avenue Subway: the area between 125th Street between Fifth and Second Avenues to Houston Street on Second Avenue as well as Forsyth Street, Christie Street, St. James Place, Water Street, and Whitehall. Further research is recommended.

434

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Historical Perspectives, Inc.

2003

Stage 1A Archaeological Assessment 32-40 Bond Street, Manhattan. 03BSA135M

Project site includes 32-40 Bond Street, the site on which a new apartment building and retail complex is to be constructed. As several historic houses once existed on the site, further testing is recommended.

435

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Historical Perspectives, Inc.

2003

Addendum to Second Avenue Subway Phase Ia Archeological Assessment. Section 7.8 to 7.12, March 2003. FTA-106-M

Project area includes East 53rd Street between Second and Third Avenues, East 42nd Street between Second and Third Avenues, East 14th Street between Second and Third Avenues, Broome Street between Chrystie Street and the Bowery, and Grand Street between Chrystie Street and the Bowery. Borings are recommended at East 53rd, 42nd, and Broome Streets.

436

M

Historical Perspectives, Inc.

2003

Second Avenue Subway, Methodist Episcopal Cemetery Intensive Documentary Study, Second Avenue, NY, NY. [B 456 L 1; B 457 L 32,33,34]

Project area includes the area from East 125th Street to Lower Manhattan: the proposed route of the Second Avenue Subway. Research has highlighted possible sensitivity for human remains on Second Avenue between East First and East Second Streets as this location was the site of the Methodist Episcopal Church-East Circuit cemetery. Recommendations involve redesigning the subway line to avoid contact with this area or, if this is not possible, archaeological testing and/or monitoring during the construction period is suggested.

437

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Historical Perspectives, Inc.

2003

Second Avenue Subway, St. Philip’s Episcopal Church Cemetery Intensive Documentary Study Chrystie St. [B 426 L 29]

Project area spans from 125th Street to Lower Manhattan: the proposed route of the Second Avenue Subway. Research has highlighted possible sensitivity for human remains on Chrystie Street between Stanton and Rivington Streets, the site of St. Philip's Episcopal Church cemetery. Recommendations involve redesigning the subway line to avoid contact with this area. Since the involvement of this area has already been omitted from the construction of the Second Avenue Subway line, no further testing is recommended.

438

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Historical Perspectives, Inc.

2003

Archeological Sensitivity Assessment, Olympia Theatre, 2770 Broadway, NY, NY

Project site is The Olympia Theatre, 2770 Broadway at 107th Street. No further testing is recommended.

439

M

Historical Perspectives, Inc.

2003

Second Avenue Subway East 36th to East 29th Streets, Intensive Documentary Study, NY, NY

Project area includes Second Avenue between East 36th Street and East 35th Street and East 33rd Street east of Second Avenue. As archaeological resources may be present, it is recommended that the project avoid disturbing this area. If this is not possible, archaeological testing and monitoring prior to and during construction is suggested.