Archaeological Reports

Excavations to facilitate construction of the bridges were monitored, yielding a total of 12 Historic artifacts representing the following categories: architectural objects; manufacturing equipment; clothing; faunal remains; storage and dinnerware containers. Recoveries date to between 1881 and 1905. Stratigraphy is discussed in detail. Appendices include an artifact catalogue.

Monitoring of installations yielded 29 Postcontact artifacts from the Hudson’s Bay Experimental Farm (1836-1848) and Railway/Industrial (1860-1988) periods representing the following categories: architectural objects; lighting equipment; communication; clothing; transportation; faunal remains; glass and ceramic storage containers; and dinnerware. Stratigraphy is discussed in detail. Appendices include an artifact catalogue.

No evidence of cultural occupation was encountered during monitoring of auger drilling. Detailed stratigraphic profiles of the holes are provided.

Monitoring of auger drilling included recording of soil stratigraphy but did not yield any artifacts. Stratigraphy is discussed in detail for each excavated component: water feature profiles; wet well profile; site drainage catchbasin; peace meeting interpretive node profiles; and tree planting trenches. The report concludes that the sub-surface components of the pathway had no impact on archaeological resources.

Monitoring of construction yielded a total of 469 artifacts, consistently mainly of faunal remains (mostly butchering remains, but some naturally deposited specimens) with few floral remains and 2 lithic flakes. Stratigraphy is discussed in detail.

Monitoring of four small, drilled holes as part of minimal geo-technical investigations did not yield any artifacts and did not allow for definitive conclusions to be drawn regarding the existence of sub-surface cultural horizons in the vicinity of the right-of-way. The observed stratigraphy is discussed in detail.

Monitoring of 3 augered piling holes indicated considerable prior disturbance at the location. No evidence of archaeological horizons or relict soil horizons was observed.

Monitoring of new road construction in conjunction with the construction of the Main and Norwood Bridges yielded only 12 Recent (1900-present) artifacts from the following categories: transportation; faunal remains; and glass storage containers. Features include the structural remnants of two buildings (the Arctic Ice Company and a dwelling). Stratigraphy is discussed, and appendices include an artifact catalogue.

Monitoring consisted of visual observation of mechanized excavation. No diagnostic artifacts were found, however 2 brick layers and a few fragments of concrete and milled lumber were observed. Stratigraphy is discussed in detail.

Monitoring of excavations yielded no cultural resources, but numerous buried soil horizons were observed.