Beekman Street South Foundation (WSWM.FS1)

At approximately two meters and ten centimeters (approximately 7 feet) below the surface and one half meter north of the present-day sidewalk, cut granite stones in a regular pattern were uncovered. Further excavation revealed these to be the remnants of a foundation wall. Based upon the location and orientation of the stone foundation, it was determined to have been associated with a structure along Queen Street (present-day Pearl Street). The foundation walls were found to have belonged to a structure at 52 Queen Street. These foundation walls appear to have been part of a basement storeroom. The artifact assemblage consisted of a wide range of domestic materials and appeared to have been deposited in a single episode, likely following the vacancy or sale of the property. For more information about the deposit associated with the Beekman Street South Foundation, please read the Wall Street Water Mains site report.