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Uncovering history

Dive into the Cluskey Embankment Stores Archaeology Project to unravel the hidden stories behind brick vaults dating back to 1840. Explore the city's investments, architectural details, and ongoing excavations. Discover artifacts and upcoming research initiatives. Join us in preserving history and engaging the community.

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Uncovering history

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  1. Uncovering history The Cluskey Embankment Stores Archaeology Project

  2. What Are They? What We Know! • 4 open brick vaults, 1 closed vault • City contracted for retaining wall (1840) • Charles B. Cluskey, architect and contractor • Cluskey proposed incorporating brick stores/vaults • 20 year lease, Cluskey transferred to John Dillon (1841) • Stores completed by William S. Walker (1842) • Total City investment: $2,957.00 plus lease

  3. Visual Documentation Sanborn Insurance Map, 1888; NYPL Images

  4. Visual Documentation Historic American Buildings Survey (HABS), 1962

  5. What We Don’t Know!

  6. Shinhoster Youth Leadership Institute

  7. Archaeological Investigation • City partnership with GSU • City contributions • GSU contributions

  8. Historical Research • Ongoing • Contributors: • HABS • City Library & Archives • Shinhoster Leadership Group • GSU • SSU

  9. LiDAR11/4/2012

  10. LiDAR • https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=10151313331625953&set=p.10151313331625953&type=2&theater

  11. Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) 11/13/2012

  12. First Day of Excavation (Vault 1)11/30/2012

  13. First Day of Excavation (Vault 1)11/30/2012

  14. First Public Work Day (Vault 1)12/15/2012

  15. First Public Work Day (Vault 1)12/15/2012

  16. First Public Work Day (Vault 1)12/15/2012

  17. Artifacts - Ceramics & Pipestem

  18. Artifacts - Lamps

  19. Artifacts - Bottle and Stoneware Piping

  20. Next Steps • Excavations resume 1/18/2013 with GSU Field School • Public Work Day 1/26/2013 10:00 am – 3:00 pm (open unit in second vault) • Two additional Public Work Days • Investigate Fifth Vault • SSU Research Project • Structural Repairs

  21. Goals/End Results • Add to body of knowledge • Educate the public about the importance of the structure (on multiple levels) • More appropriate use and interpretation of the vaults • Educate the public about archaeology • Archaeology and research collection at Municipal Archives for the public • Continued Public Outreach through programs and exhibits

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