Excavation completed in 1986 for this Lower Manhattan site. 18th century landfill deposits were uncovered as well as 19th century privies, cisterns, and a burned commercial warehouse. The collection is now at the New York State Museum.
Assay Site
Manhattan, 87-95 Front Street, 45-48 South Street
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Assay Site, New York, NY (1990)
1986 - 1988
Excavation in Lower Manhattan. The site contained remains from 19th century privies and cisterns, a burned 19th Century commercial warehouse, and 18th century landfilling episodes. This collection is at the New York State Museum. The report may be found here: ...
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Assay Site, New York, NY (1984)
April 1984 - May 1984
Archaeological excavation occurred at the intersection of South Street, Front Street, Governeur's Lane and Old Slip on the east side of Manhattan which uncovered remnants of wharves and bulkheads from before the block was filled, and privies and burnt material ...
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