Based on observations made in the field, the floor of the 18th century structure appeared to be mortared. However, examination of specimens in the laboratory showed that it was a compacted earthen floor with a high lime content. Almshouse sample
18th Century
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Manhattan, City Hall Park, South of Chambers Street and East of Broadway between City Hall and Tweed Court House
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Thousands of artifacts were excavated from what was once the kitchen of New York City's first municipal Almshouse. This collection represents one of the few almshouse grounds to have been excavated by archaeologists in the United States. The site ...
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Sample of compacted earthen floor with limited provenience information recorded. Likely: Almshouse kitchen foundation footing of south wall, at border of N25 W10 and N30 W10
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1735 - 1791
New York City's first public institution to care for the poor. Constructed in the center of today's City Hall Park. Archaeological testing uncovered features related to this site. For more information please see: City Hall Park
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(18th Century)
