NYC Archaeological Repository:

The Nan A. Rothschild Research Center
NYC Archaelogical Repository:
The Nan A. Rothschild Research Center
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Smoking Pipe

(1775 - 1825)

Archaeological Details

Stem fragment with molded mark on side: "J. BIRCH RAIN..."; likely James Birch whose pipe shop was in Rainford, late 18th to early 19th century

Excavation Site

City Hall Park

Manhattan, City Hall Park, South of Chambers Street and East of Broadway between City Hall and Tweed Court House

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Part of Project

    • City Hall Park, New York, NY (2011 / 2013)

      2010 - 2011

      Excavations at New York's City Hall Park between 2010 and 2011 produced artifacts and features from the 18th through 20th centuries. Many of these come from the Revolutionary War period when the park was the site of British barracks, ...

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    • Excavations on the north side of City Hall