Archaeology Reports Database

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AKRF

2013

Phase 1A Archaeological Documenary Study Bronx Zoo Transportation Facility Bronx River parkway Bronx, New York

Documntary study focusing on parking areas and the entrance at the Bronx River Gate.

1944

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Chrysalis Archaeological Consultants, INC.

2019

Phase IA Historical Documentary and Archaeological Assessment Report for Project New Anerobic Digester, Bronx, Bronx County, New York

Documentary study of project site.

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Chrysalis Archaeological Consultants, INC.

2014

Phase IB Archaeological Monitoring Bartow-Pell Mansion- Pell Cemetery, Bronx, Bronx County, New York

Study to ensure that no situ burials or previously disturbed human burials and or human remains were impacted.

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Bergoffen, Celia J.

2004

Archaeological Assessment Report Phase IA, Greenpoint-Williamsburg Rezoning, Part 2 of 4 - Lot Histories, Summary Data; 04DCP003K]

Project on the 184 blocks between the East River, the Williamsburg Bridge, the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway, and McGinnes Boulevard in Greenpoint and Northside-Williamsburg, Brooklyn. This report, part II of 4, details the histories of each of the lots in the project area. Included in the given information are the first tax records, present use, and likelihoood of finding archaeologically significant artifacts on the property.

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Allee King Rosen & Fleming, Inc.

1991

Assessment of Archaeological Sensitivity Brooklyn Eastern District Terminal Site, Long Range Eastern Sludge Management Plan, GEIS III.

This report assesses the potential for archaeological sensitivity at the Eastern District Terminal Site, Brooklyn, New York. As part of the New York City Long Range Sludge Management Plan development would occur on Blocks 2294, 2301, 2308, 2324, 2301, 2308, 2324, 2332, and 2316. This survey assesses the potential for prehistoric and historic remains at the site through review of historic and cartographic sources relating to the project area. This survey provides information on the project area’s development throughout 19th century and early 20th century. This survey concludes that while there has been considerable disturbance throughout the project area, archaeological remains of residential lots from the 19th century are likely to exist between sections N. 6th and N 8th Street.

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Allee King Rosen & Fleming, Inc.

1991

Assessment Of Archaeological Sensitivity Erie Basin Site, Long Range Sludge Management Plan, GEIS III. (CEQR-Generic)

This report assesses the potential for archeological sensitivity at the Erie Basin site, located in Red Hook, Brooklyn, New York. In conjunction with plans to develop Block 612, Lot 300, the project sets out to evaluate evidence for prehistoric and historic resources within the project location. This report reveals information on the impact of coastal developments and marine activity in the region during the late 19th century and early 20th century. This survey concludes that there is a high potential for preserved environmental data beneath cribwork associated the early development of the district’s maritime landscape.

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Historical Perspectives, Inc.

1991

Preliminary Assessment Of Archaeological Sensitivity Brooklyn Eastern District Terminal Site, Long Range Sludge Management Plan, GEIS III. (CEQR-Generic)

This report assesses the potential for archaeological sensitivity in the Eastern District Terminal Site, Williamsburg, Brooklyn. In conjunction with plans to develop Blocks 2294, 2301, 2308, 2324, 2301, 2308, 2324, 2332, and 2316 the project sets out to evaluate evidence for prehistoric and historic resources within the project location. This survey conducts a review of historical records and cartographic information. This study reveals information on the development industry and housing in the neighborhood between the 18th century and early 20th century. This survey concludes that due to the disturbance of intact archaeological features there is a low probability for archaeological sites within the project area.

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Bankoff, H. Arthur & Frederick A. Winter

1987

Erasmus Hall High School, Report of the Trial Excavations Conducted By The Brooklyn College Summer Archaeological Field School. LP-0171

The following report details the results of trial excavations conducted on the campus of Erasmus Hall High School in Brooklyn, New York. The survey implemented field trench excavation with aims to recover data relating to the early history of the Erasmus Academy. The excavations revealed the presence of well preserved structural features (including: brick foundations) and intact stratification at the site.

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Bankoff, H. Arthur & Frederick A. Winter

1988

Brooklyn College Summer Archaeological Field School, Excavations at the Christian Duryea House, Brooklyn, New York 1986. Former LP-1023, demolished. 11-14-78

Project on the Christian Duryea House at 562 Jerome Street in the East New York section of Brooklyn. The objective of the archaeological excavations was to determine when the farmhouse was constructed and whether it had been moved to its current location. Researchers concluded that the majority of the house was not relocated but built at its current Jerome street location between 1780 and 1800.

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Bergoffen, Celia J.

1997

1425-1445 Gates Avenue, Block 3335, Lots 1, 56-59. Borough of Brooklyn, New York. [202-K]

This reports details the results of a Phase 1A archaeological assessment of potential sensitivity within Bushwick, Brooklyn, New York. The area for the proposed plan to develop a six story multifamily apartment building at 1425-1445 Gates Avenue, Lots 1 and 56-59, Block 3335 required the consideration and assessment of prehistoric and historic resources. The report examines historic texts and cartographic information to trace the neighborhood’s development throughout the 18th and 19th century. This survey concludes that there is a minimal potential significant archaeological features such as cisterns or privy remains at this site.

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Bergoffen, Celia J.

2001

Light Bridges at 100 Jay Street Rezoning, B 53 L 3,6,21,24,25,26,27. Brooklyn, NY. Phase IA Archeological Assessment. 7-6-01.

This report details the archaeological assessment of potential archaeological sensitivity within DUMBO Brooklyn, New York. The survey assesses cartographic information to detail evidence of development on Block 53, Lots 3, 6, 21, 24, 25, 26, and 27. This survey was able to reveal that intact archaeological features associated with19th century structural remains are likely are exist on -site. Information provided by this study indicates that archaeological remains located within the project area are likely to be informative of the neighborhoods economic development and a working class populace during this mid-19th century.

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Bergoffen, Celia J.

2001

Light Bridges at 100 Jay Street Rezoning. Brooklyn, NY. Phase IA Archeological Assessment. Supplementary study B 52 L 1,2,32.

Rezoning project by Front and Jay Streets in Brooklyn. Three of the lots are sensitive for intact 19th century historic domestic features, such as privies and cisterns. The names and professions of inhabitants from these lots are well-recorded, and these people were working class people, characteristic of the neighborhood, whose lives were not documented in history books.

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Bergoffen, Celia J.

2002

Bridge Plaza Rezoning. NYC, DCP. Phase Ia Archaeological Assessment Report.

This report assesses the potential for archaeological sensitivity within the Bridge Plaza section of Brooklyn, New York. This study was conducted as part a proposed rezoning of the Bridge Plaza. This survey reveals information about the various construction episodes at the site throughout the 19th century and early 20th century. This report also provides a historical overview of the project area during the 17th and 18th centuries and a detailed account of housing developments, early occupants during the 19th century. The survey concludes that within the project area there is a high potential for privy and cistern remains.

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City/Scape: Cultural Resource Consultants

1994

Caribe Village Site: 65, 67, 69, & 71 South Fourth Street, Williamsburgh, Kings County, New York. Phase IB Archaeological Field Survey. For: Suna-Levine Industries, Inc. CEQR #88-083K.

This report assesses the potential for significant archaeological resources within the Caribe Village Site located in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, New York. This survey comprises of a field reconnaissance level to identify historic resources and structures on site. Trench excavations at the site also identified historic deposits, artifact remains, and masonry features indicative of evidence that may contribute to our overall understanding of resident lifeways during the 19th century.

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City/Scape: Cultural Resource Consultants

1995

Block 1846 Lot 1 and Block 1852 Lot 6-10, & Part of 12; 457, 459-467 Tompkins Ave. Stage 1A Literature Review and Archaeological and Historical Sensitivity Evaluation. HUD 202K.

This report sets out to identify significant archaeological resources in the Bedford Stuyvesant neighborhood of Brooklyn, New York. The study was undertaken as part of a proposal to develop a community facility at the Tomkins Avenue and Macon Street junction on Blocks 1852 and 1846. The report consults cartographic and historic information in an effort to identify archaeological features and periods of construction in Bedford Stuyvesant. This report also includes a historical overview of the area during the 18th and 19th century. This report concludes that structures within the project area have a low probability of possessing archaeological features of historical significance, and no further work is recommended.

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City/Scape: Cultural Resource Consultants

2001

Block 1735, Lot 26. Brooklyn. Stage 1A Literature Review and Archaeological and Historic Sensitivity Evaluation. 02BSA140K

sets out to evaluate the potential for archaeological sensitivity near Fort Green, Brooklyn, New York. The study was undertaken as part of a proposed application to construct housing on a property encompassing 108-120 Walworth Street, Block 1735, Lot 26. The report consults cartographic information and building department records to acquire information about early history of settlement in the area. This survey reveals information specific to the historic settlement in the area around the mid-19th century and concludes that archaeological features including privies and cistern are probably existent on Lot 26.

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City/Scape: Cultural Resource Consultants

1995

Block 3070, Lot 10-14, 140 Johnson Ave., Williamsburg, Brooklyn. Stage 1A Literature Review and Archaeological and Historic Sensitivity Evaluation. 96HPD003K

This report sets out to evaluate the potential for archaeological sensitivity at 140 Johnson Avenue, Williamsburg, Brooklyn New York. This survey assesses the potential for the site to contain prehistoric and historic resources through review of cartographic, census record, and tax assessment information on the project area. This survey reveals information about the occupation and development of the project area during the mid to late 19th century. The above survey concludes that sections of the project area have the potential to yield information on commercial development and industry in this area.

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City/Scape: Cultural Resource Consultants

1996

Block 3995 Lot 1-7 and Lot 33 & 34. 359 Hendrix Street, East New York Borough of Brooklyn, Kings County, NY. For: Pratt Planning & Architectural Collaborative.

This report contains two documents first is an addendum to an assessment for archaeological sensitivity at Block 3995, Lots 1-7 and 33-34, East New York, Brooklyn, New York. This section examines tax records and cartographic information to examine the potential for significant historic resources within the above project area. This survey reveals information about the neighborhood’s development and occupants during the mid to late 19th century.

The second section of this report details the results of field testing carried out at the above location. The survey implemented a visual inspection, stratgraphic control tests, mechanical excavation, and site recordation of the project area. The survey did not uncover any historically significant remains.

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City/Scape: Cultural Resource Consultants

1996

Proposed Residential Tower and Parking Facility: Brooklyn Hospital Complex Dekalb Ave. and Ashland Place Fort Greene. Borough of Brooklyn, Kings County, New York: Stage 1A Literature Review and Archaeological and Historical Sensitivity Evaluation.

This is an evaluation of the potential for archaeological sensitivity in sections of Fort Greene, Brooklyn, New York. The survey discloses information on prehistoric and historic resources on Block 2088. Historic information about the project area was obtained from maps . This report reveals information about the structural developments within the neighborhood during the mid 19th century to early 20th century. The survey concludes that the proposed development is unlikely to disturb archaeological features within the project area.

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City/Scape: Cultural Resource Consultants

1997

Block 3070, Lot 10-14, 140 Johnson Ave., Nueva Vista Site, Williamsburg, Brooklyn. Stage 1B Archaeological Field Reconnaissance Survey. 96HPD003K

This report discloses the results of archaeological surveys carried out the Nueva Vista Site, Williamsburg, Brooklyn. This survey assesses the potential that 140 Johnson Avenue contains prehistoric and historic resources. The survey implemented multiple field testing strategies in effort to acquire information about the area’s historic and prehistoric landscape a visual inspection, stratgraphic control tests, mechanical excavation, and site recordation. The report consults various cartographic sources, and documents excavations carried out at the site. The survey concludes that the site was disturbed.

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City/Scape: Cultural Resource Consultants

1997

Block 3132, Lot 27-37. Ellery Court Senior Houses, 327-349 Ellery Street, 13 & 15 Beaver St. Brooklyn. Stage 1A Literature Review and Archaeological and Historic Sensitivity Evaluation. HUD202K

This report is an evaluation of the potential for archaeological sensitivity within sections of Bushwick, Brooklyn, New York. The survey examines the potential for prehistoric and historic remains at Block 3132. Lots 27-32, located at the junction of Ellery Street & Beaver Street. This survey conducts a brief analysis of documentary evidence and reviews cartographic information about the project area. This report also furnishes information pertaining to the development of the neighborhood during the late 19th century. The survey concludes that the project has a low probability of yielding significant archaeological data, and no testing is recommended.

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City/Scape: Cultural Resource Consultants

1998

Block 1883, Lot 13-20, & 27. 45-49 Taaffe Place & 796 Kent Avenue, Borough of Brooklyn. Stage 1A Literature Review and Archaeological and Historic Sensitivity Evaluation. 98BSA083K

This report is an evaluation of the potential for archaeological sensitivity in Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn, New York. This survey examines the potential for prehistoric and historic remains at Block 1883. Lots 13-20 & 27, located at 45-59 Taaffe Place & 796 Kent Avenue. This survey utilized cartographic, and atlas information to obtain historical information about the project area. This report furnishes information about sewerage in neighborhood during the late 19th century. The above survey concludes that certain lots within the project area have a high potential of yielding significant archaeological data.

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City/Scape: Cultural Resource Consultants

1999

Block 1883, Lot 13-20, & 27. 45-49 Taaffe Place & 796 Kent Avenue, Borough of Brooklyn. Stage 1B Evaluation of Archaeological Potential of Project Area. 98BSA083K

This report is an evaluation of the potential for archaeological sensitivity in Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn, New York. This survey examines the potential for prehistoric and historic remains at Block 1883. Lots 13-20 & 27, located at 45-59 Taaffe Place & 796 Kent Avenue. This survey utilized cartographic, and atlas information to obtain historical information about the project area. This report furnishes information about sewerage in neighborhood during the late 19th century. The above survey concludes that certain lots within the project area have a high potential of yielding significant archaeological data.

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City/Scape: Cultural Resource Consultants

1999

Block 1883, Lot 13-20, & 27. 45-49 Taaffe Place & 796 Kent Avenue, Borough of Brooklyn. Stage 1B Archaeological Field Reconnaissance Survey. 98BSA083K

This report is an addendum to the Phase 1a evaluation of the potential for archaeological sensitivity near the Brooklyn Navy Yard, New York. It examines the potential for prehistoric and historic resources at Block 1883. Lots 13-20 & 27, located at 45-59 Taaffe Place & 796 Kent Avenue. This survey utilized census records to disclose historical information about the project area. This report furthermore furnishes information about the neighborhood’s occupants during the late 19th to early 20th century. The above report concludes that there is a low potential for privy and cistern features to be located within sections of the project area, and no further testing is recommended.

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City/Scape: Cultural Resource Consultants

2000

Block 2264, Lot 10, 65, 72 and 73. 248 252 Wallabout Street & 541/561 Flushing Avenue, Brooklyn. Stage 1A Literature Review and Archaeological and Historic Sensitivity Evaluation. 99BSA003K

This report is an evaluation of the potential for archaeological sensitivity within sections of Williamsburg, Brooklyn, New York. This survey examines the evidence that Block 2264, Lot 10, 65, 72 and 73, located at 248-252 Wallabout Street & 541/561 Flushing Avenue contained prehistoric and historic resources. This survey utilizes cartographic and atlas information to obtain historical information about the project area. This report furnishes information about land use and infrastructural development in neighborhood during the late 19th century. The report concludes that there a low potential for significant archaeological features within the project area.

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City/Scape: Cultural Resource Consultants

2001

Block 1735, Lot 24. Brooklyn. Stage 1A Literature Review and Archaeological and Historic Sensitivity Evaluation. 02BSA140K

This report is an evaluation of the potential for archaeological sensitivity within sections of Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn, New York. This survey examines the evidence that Block 1735, Lot 24 contains prehistoric and historic resources. This survey utilizes cartographic, atlas, and tax record information to assess sensitivity within the project area. This report furnishes information about land use and development in neighborhood during the late 19th century. The report concludes that there is a high potential for privy and cistern features within sections of the project area.

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City/Scape: Cultural Resource Consultants

2002

Block 2418, Part of Lot 18. Stage 1A Literature Review and Archaeological and Sensitivity Analysis, 155 South 3rd St. [160 S 2 St.]

This report is an assessment of the potential for archaeological sensitivity within sections of Williamsburg, Brooklyn, New York. This survey examines the evidence that Block 2418, located at 155 South 3rd Street may contain prehistoric and historic resources on. This survey utilizes cartographic, and atlas information to assess sensitivity within the project area. This report furnishes information about land use and infrastructural development in neighborhood during the late 19th century. The report concludes that there is a low potential for significant archaeological resources within the project area.

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City/Scape: Cultural Resource Consultants

2004

Block 2030, Lots 40 &41. Stage 1A Literature Review and Sensitivity Analysis, 30-32 Carlton Ave.

This is an evaluation of potential archaeological resources within sections of Fort Greene, Brooklyn, New York. This survey examines the potential for evidence for Block 2030, Lots 40 & 41 located at 30-32 Carlton Avenue to contain prehistoric and historic resources. This survey utilizes cartographic and atlas information to assess sensitivity within the project area. This report reveals that there is a moderate potential for prehistoric remains within the project area and that there is a low potential for significant archaeological resources within the project area.

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Ecology & Environment, Inc.

1990

Environmental Assessment For Base Closure and Realignment of Naval Station New York at Brooklyn. For: Northern Division, Naval Facilities Engineering Command. [Brooklyn Navy Yard]

This report details the results of an environmental assessment conducted as part of the closure of facilities at the Naval Station New York at Brooklyn and their eventual relocation to the Naval Station New York at Staten Island. The survey conducts documentary background research in order to assess the potential for archaeological resources to be within the area. This survey was able to reveal that within the project areas archaeological resources at Naval Station New York at Staten Island were either largely disturbed by 20th century development, or within sections of land which post date significant historic, industrial, or architectural development. This study also provides synapses on the history and structural development of the Brooklyn Naval Yard.

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Geismar, Joan H.

1987

Documentation of Block 8218, Lot 26, Brooklyn, New York. (Carnarsie Cemetery) For: The New York City Department of General Services Division of Real Property. (June 30, 1987 & August 27, 1987).

The following report is an assessment of the potential for archaeological resources within Canarsie, Brooklyn, New York. The survey integrates historic records in order to assess the potential for grave sites on Block 8218, Lot 26. This survey revealed that the site contains intact graves from the mid 19th century onwards. Information provided by this study also relates to the potential for ethnographic research in archaeological survey, and documents processes which have affected the burial site over time. This report furnishes information about land use and infrastructural development in neighborhood during the late 19th century.

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Geismar, Joan H.

1987

Scope of Work for Archaeological Testing, Block 8218, Lot 26 Brooklyn, New York. (Carnarsie Cemetery) For: The New York City Department of General Services Division of Real Property.

The following report conveys plans to commence archeological testing on burial sites located in Canarsie, Brooklyn, New York. It proposes to utilize remote-sensing techniques to locate grave sites located on Block 8218, Lot 26. Prior assessment of archaeological resources at the site revealed that the site contains graves from the mid 19th century onwards.

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Geismar, Joan H.

1988

Documentation of Block 4322 Lot 24 in the East New York Section of Brooklyn (formerly a village in New Lots). For: The Mobil Oil Corporation. CEQR 87-238K [1935 Linden Blvd.]

The following is an assessment of archaeological sensitivity in a section of East New York, Brooklyn, New York. The survey utilized historical documents and soil sample information to identify potentially significant historic and archaeological resources on Block 4322, Lot 24. This survey was able to reveal that no intact archaeological stratigraphy was found within the areas tested. Information provided by this document reveals information on land ownership and structural development within the neighborhood between the 17th and 20th century.

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Geismar, Joan H.

1988

Documentation Of The Wallabout Urban Renewal Area Housing Site (Block 2027) Brooklyn, New York. For: The New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development. CEQR 88-323K

The following report is an assessment of the potential for archaeological resources within Fort Greene, Brooklyn, New York. The survey integrates historical records to assess the potential for significant prehistoric and historic resources on Block 2027. This survey concludes that prehistoric remains and intact subsurface deposits potentially exist on-site. This report furnishes information on prehistoric landscapes and structural development within the neighborhood during the 19th century.

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Geismar, Joan H.

1989

Preliminary documentation of the 330 Jay Street Site, Brooklyn, New York. For: Allee King Rosen & Fleming, Inc. CEQR 89-253K

The following report is an assessment of the potential for archaeological resources in sections of Downtown Brooklyn, New York. The survey integrates documentary evidence in order to assess the potential for prehistoric and historic resources on at 330 Jay Street. This survey concludes that due to recent developments at the site a potential for intact archaeological resources at the site remains minimal. This report furnishes information on religious figures within the neighborhood’s Episcopalian community during the early 1800’s and structural development within the neighborhood during 19th century.

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Geismar, Joan H.

1990

Archaeological Assessment of the Proposed Bishop Mugavero Geriatric Center Site, Block 189, Brooklyn. For: Catholic Medical Center of Brooklyn and Queens, Inc. CEQR 90-223K

The following report is an assessment of the potential archaeological resources at the proposed site for the Bishop Mugavero Geriatric Center in the Boreum Hill, Brooklyn, New York. The survey consults cartographic and documentary evidence to assess the potential for prehistoric and historic resources along Hoyt Street, Dean Street, and Pacific Street. This survey concludes that archaeological resources within the project area have considerable potential to reveal evidence on the early stages of the neighborhood’s development and the area’s middle class during the mid nineteenth century. This report furnishes a chronology of early owners and structural development throughout the 19th century.

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Geismar, Joan H.

1991

An Archaeological Assessment of 12-16 Everit Street (Block 200 Lot 13/Part of 11), Brooklyn, New York. For: The Pryde Corporation. CEQR 90-219K

The following is an assessment of archaeological sensitivity in the Fulton Ferry Historic District, Brooklyn, New York. This survey consults historic records and documentary evidence in order to identify potential historic and archaeological resources located between 12-16 Everett Street (Block 200 Lot 13, and Lot 11). This survey was able to reveal that intact fill layers predating the mid 18th century landfill likely preserved prehistoric, early wharves, and other use areas at the site. Information provided by this document reveals information on land ownership and structural development within the project area between the 17th and 18th century.

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Geismar, Joan H.

1991

Scope of Work for Archaeological Field Testing of the Bishop Mugavero Geriatric Center Site, Block 189, Brooklyn. For: The Catholic Medical Center of Brooklyn and Queens, Inc. CEQR 90-223K

The following report conveys plans to commence archeological testing at the site Bishop Mugavero geriatric Center in Boreum Hill, Brooklyn, New York. The planned strategy intends to utilize trench excavation techniques in order to locate buried privies, wells, and cisterns at the site. Prior assessment of archaeological resources at the site revealed that intact archaeological features associated with middle class owners or multi-family tenants dating from the 19th century onwards exists on-site. This report recommends further archaeological testing at the site.

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Geismar, Joan H.

1992

Teacups and Opium: The Bishop Mugavero Geriatric Center Archaeological Field Report, Block 189, Brooklyn. For: The Catholic Medical Center of Brooklyn and Queens, Inc. CEQR 90-223K

Project on the Bishop Mugavero Geriatric Center between Hoyts, Dean, and Pacific streets in Boerum Hill, Brooklyn. The report details the finds from archaeological excavations of the site's 19th century privies and cisterns. The majority of the finds were household materials that give researchers a glimpse of the everyday lives of white collar, middle class families of Brooklyn at the time. Photographs and plans are included in the report with special emphasis placed on the extensive collection of recovered ceramics.

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Geismar, Joan H.

1993

Archaeological Field Testing of the Wallabout Urban Renewal Area, Block 2027, Brooklyn, July 20 & 21, 1993. For: The New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD). CEQR 88-232K

The following report documents the results of archaeological field testing carried out at in the Navy Yard District, Brooklyn, New York. The survey methodically excavated trenches in effort to locate privy pits at 16 North Portland Avenue. This survey concludes that due to recent disturbance at the site, intact archaeological resources were unable to be discovered. This report furthermore documents findings and procedures of excavations at the site.

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Geismar, Joan H.

1993

Documentary Study of the Saratoga Square Urban Renewal Area, Brooklyn, New York. For: The City of New York Department of Housing Preservation and Development. CEQR 89-232K

The following report is an assessment of archaeological sensitivity in the neighborhood of Bedford Stuyvesant, Brooklyn, New York. This survey consults historic manuscripts and cartographic information in order to identify potential historic and archaeological resources located within the Saratoga Square Urban Renewal Area. This survey was able to reveal information on intact archaeological features such as privies, cisterns and wells are likely to reveal information on the everyday lives of German born immigrants settling the area during the mid 19th century. Information provided by this document also reveals information on the early settlement and development of New Brooklyn.

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Geismar, Joan H.

1993

Saratoga Square Urban Renewal Area, Brooklyn, New York, Field Testing. For: The City of New York Department of Housing and Development. CEQR 89-232K (October 1993)

The following report documents the results of archaeological testing in the neighborhood of Bedford Stuyvesant, Brooklyn, New York. This report disseminates information on the results of archaeological field testing which was carried out in order to locate prehistoric remains, historic privies and cisterns associated with the development of New Brooklyn, an early village developed by German-born entrepreneurs during the 19th century. Excavations along McDougal, Marion, Sumpter, and Thomas Boyland Street were able to reveal evidence of stone privy pits, brick cisterns, and rectangular stone and brick features at the site. In summary this report recommends further excavation, recordation, and recovery of archaeological resources located on McDougal and Sumpter Street.

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Geismar, Joan H.

1994

Saratoga Square Urban Renewal Area, Brooklyn, New York, Field Testing Revised. For: The City of New York Department of Housing and Development. CEQR 89-232K (June 1994)

The following report documents the second phase of archaeological testing carried out in the Saratoga Square Urban Renewal Area, located in Bedford Stuyvesant, Brooklyn, New York. This report disseminates information on archaeological excavations carried out in accordance with recommendations and conclusions reached through earlier environmental and historic review. The second phase of excavations which carried out along McDougal, Sumpter, and Thomas Boyland Street were not able to reveal evidence of similar archaeological features located during the first phase of excavations at the site.

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Geismar, Joan H.

1994

Jamaica CSO Fresh Creek North Project (Block 8158, Lots 40 & 150), Brooklyn New York. Archaeological Assessment.

The following report is an assessment of archaeological sensitivity within the Flatlands/New Lots section of East New York, Brooklyn, New York. This survey examines historic documentary records and evidence for prehistoric and historic settlement at Block 8158, Lot 40 and 150. This survey was able to reveal information on the area’s prehistoric landscape and early settlement within New Lots. This survey was able to conclude that while this project area is unlikely to have a direct historic or prehistoric archaeological significance.

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Geismar, Joan H.

1996

Draft Archaeological Evaluation (Stage 1A Documentary Study), Former Naval Station (NAVSTA) New York, Navy Yard Annex Site, Brooklyn, New York. TAMS Consultants, Inc. For: Northern Division, Naval Facilities Engineering Command. 12-23-96; updated 1-21-9

The following report is a Phase 1A assessment of archaeological sensitivity within the Brooklyn Navy Yard, Brooklyn, New York. This survey evaluates the potential for the remnants of military grave sites at the former Naval Hospital. This survey was able to reveal information on the history of use and development at the Naval Hospital Burial Ground. This survey was able to conclude that further field tests would likely reveal information on the existence of undisturbed burial remains associated within former naval facility.

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Geismar, Joan H.

1996

Saratoga Square Urban Renewal Area (SSQURA), 127 and 109 MacDougal Street (Block 1525, Lots 40 and 49), 78 MacDougal Street (Block 1531, Lot 15), and 126 Sumpter Street (Block 1524, Lot 43) Brooklyn, New York. Data Recovery. For: HPD CEQR No. 89-232K (

The following report documents the second phase of archaeological testing carried out in the Saratoga Square Urban Renewal Area, located in Bedford Stuyvesant, Brooklyn, New York. This report disseminates information on archaeological excavation carried out on privy, and cistern features located along McDougal, and Sumpter Street. This survey was able to reveal information early settlement and development of landscapes by German immigrants during the mid nineteenth century.

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Geismar, Joan H.

1996

Wallabout Urban Renewal Area (WURA), 22, 20, and 18 Flushing Ave. (Block 2027, Lots 23 and 25) Brooklyn, New York- Testing and Data Recovery. For: HPD CEQR 88-232K (March 1996)

Project at the corner of Flushing Ave and North Elliot Place in Wallabout, Brooklyn. The former backyards of three 19th century homelots were tested for intact privies, but the site was extremely disturbed. An intact cesspool was found, and while the fill was like early 20th century and may not be composed solely of domestic refuse from the homelots, its elliptical shape is unusual and interesting. No further testing is recommended.

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Geismar, Joan H.

1997

Ground-Penetrating Radar (GPR) Evaluation, For: Navy-Retained Section (former) Brooklyn Navy Yard, Brooklyn, New York. TAMS Consultants, Inc. Northern Division Naval Facilities Engineering Command, Department of the Navy.

Project in the former Brooklyn Navy Yard in the Wallabout area of Brooklyn. This site was once a cemetery, and so ground-penetrating radar was used to search for any remaining burials. The test found several anomalies, which were then hand-excavated, and revealed a potentially intact burial and several burial shafts with coffin remains and human bone fragments. The testing found that the GPR can locate intact burials and burial shafts, but cannot distinguish between the two, and also found that some burials are shallower than originally expected.

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Geismar, Joan H.

1999

State of the Research, Naval Hospital Cemetery Historical Documentation. Naval Station Brooklyn, New York. TAMS Consultants, Inc. Northern Division Naval Facilities Engineering Command, Department of the Navy.

Project on the Naval Hospital Cemetery located within the Brooklyn Navy Yard. While most of the burials in the cemetery were relocated in 1926, researchers found 517 burials that were not documented as removed from the cemetery. This report examines the possible reasons for this lack of documentation. Special emphasis is placed on the history of military burial practices and the demographics of those bodies not documented as removed. Included in the report is a list of the names and dates of death of the burials in question.

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Geismar, Joan H.

2001

Weeksville Master Plan EAS, Phase IA Archaeological Assessment of the Cultural Facility Site

The following report is a Phase 1A assessment of archaeological sensitivity within Weeksville, Brooklyn, New York. This survey consults historic manuscripts and cartographic information in order to identify potential historic and archaeological resources located on Block 1356. This survey determined that there was a potential for the site to contain intact archaeological features such as privies, cisterns, such feature are likely to reveal information on the everyday lives of European and African American households during the mid 19th century. Information provided by this document also reveals information about the connection between the examined project area and the Weeksville historic sites.

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Geismar, Joan H.

2003

Martyrs' Monument; Monument Lot, Block 44, Lot 14, Brooklyn; Memo Report on Archeological Investigations

The following report documents the results of archaeological investigations carried out in the Brooklyn Navy Yard section of Brooklyn, New York. This survey implemented backhoe testing in order to locate remains of a burial crypt constructed in 1808 used to house the graves of Revolutionary War soldiers near the Brooklyn Navy Yard. Excavations did not uncover any resources associated with the crypt.