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The Nan A. Rothschild Research Center
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The Nan A. Rothschild Research Center
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oyster shells

Archaeological Details

  • Object number

    VCP-N41 45-Unit 4-15

  • Material

    Shell

Excavation Site

Van Cortlandt House

Bronx, Van Cordlandt House, 525 S Riverside Ave

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Part of Project

    • Van Cortlandt Park, Bronx, NY

      June 1992

      Brooklyn College completed three seasons of excavations from 1990-1992 at the Van Cortlandt Mansion in Van Cortlandt Park, Bronx and uncovered an intact prehistoric shell midden and two large deposits of 17th-19th century artifacts. The mansion was built ...

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