Introduction: Lots 8, 9, and 15 are modern designations for adjacent parcels of land that were owned together and used as a single property until the early 1830's. Excavations produced important discoveries like that of the Colonial-era Lovelace Tavern, proving that significant archaeological resources could still exist in urban spaces. Project archaeologists were able to lobby for increased time and funds to continue their work on the strength of these finds, leading to additional discoveries. In all, the project provided considerable information about the history of New York City and its inhabitants from the 17th to the 20th centuries.
Results: The field notes state that the rear walls of Test Cuts AO, AO1, and AR were damaged by heavy rains. The artifacts from the disturbed layers had limited scientific value due to the fact that they were removed from their original contexts.
Lot 9, Test Cuts AO, AO1, and AR
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Collection method
Crowbar, Hammer, Pick, Trowel.
