Casa Grande Ruins National Monument

This document is letter from Regional Archaeologist Albert Schroeder to the Casa Grande Ruins National Monument Superintendent. This 1864 letter portion is in regard to a communication from Charles Poston, who was the Superintendent of Indian Affairs in Arizona at the time. The letter was sent to Wm. P. Dole who was then the Commissoner of Indian Affairs. It is a general review of the condition of the Great House and a request for funds for excavation.

These documents are a collection of administrative correspondence to and from Casa Grande Ruins National Monument between 1917 and 1930.

Harold Gladwin's 1928 Excavations at Grande Ruins includes Gladwins investigations in 1927 at Casa Grande Ruins, the Grewe site, and Adamsville. While still at the Southwest Museum in Los Angeles, Gladwin conducted excavations at sites along the middle Gila River in an effort to create a ceramic typology for the area.

This document is a detailed sketch and description of the shelter built over the Great House at the Casa Grande National Monument. The sketch and description detail the dimensions of the shelter along with materials used and the engineering firm, Allen Bros. Inc., Los Angeles, CA, that installed the shelter. The document also discusses difficulties encountered and the danger of damage to the Great House during construction.

This report discusses what was thought to be a "Throne" in a clan house at Casa Grande Ruins National Monument.

This report regards a feature in the clan house thought to be an adobe "throne". Pinkley's excavations in the 1920's revealed the "throne" may be a portion of wall that had eroded in such a way as to give the impression of a special seat.

This book regards the histories of the Southwest and its peoples from approximately 200 A.D. to 1450 A.D.

This document is a memorandum from the Regional Archaeologist of Santa Fe to the Superintendent of Casa Grande Ruins National Monument. It regards the April 1876 historic graffiti of Sheldon Jackson located in the Great House. It mentions a biography of Mr. Jackson written by a Mrs. Dodge.

This document includes observations and recommendations from Roland Richert concerning the preservation of Compound B, a Hohokam compound site containing two platform mounds.

This report references the stabilization of Compound B at Casa Grande Ruins National Monument done in April of 1967.

This document includes correspondence between NPS archeologist John Andresen and Harold Gladwin on the location of Gladwin’s 1927 excavations within Casa Grande Ruins National Monument. Due to the disclosure of site locations, this document requires permission to view

This document contains architectural documentation prepared by David Wilcox and Charles Sternberg for the National Park Service.

This report pertains to experimentation with amended adobe mixtures in an effort to find the most durable mix for stabilizing the Casa Grande Ruins. The amendment used was Bonell Soil Stabilizer. Various ratios of the stabilizer to water were mixed and mixed with caliche. A particular test area in Compound A was chosen. Results were analyzed, conclusions were drawn and recommendations were made.

This image is a 1903 map of the Salt River Valley showing ancient canals and cities created by the Hohokam Indians. The map regards the excavations of H.R. Patrick between 1878 and 1905 and it was created for the Phoenix Free Museum.

This cocument contains 2 letters concerning a proposal for an archeomagnetic dating project in Compound A at the Casa Grande Ruins National Monument and the results of the work performed by the Earth Sciences Observatory at the University of Oklahoma.

This document contains architectural documentation prepared by David Wilcox and Lynette Shenk for the National Park Service. These documents were prepared as a deliverable under P.O. no 810060035.

This document is an article regarding the history and progression of the historical pageants held between 1926-1930 at Compound B at the Casa Grande Ruins National Monument.

These documents are a series of letters regarding research on the astronomical features in the Great House at Casa Grande Ruins National Monument. It also includes an invoice and billing information for the services provided by John Malloy for a 1971 report concerning the astronomical features. Outlined are details of equipment needed and labor required to complete proposed research on astronomical features in the Great House.

This document is a Master's thesis presented to faculty at California State University. It is an in dept study of astronomical features and implications of several Indian cultures throughout the American Southwest and Mesoamerica. Schematic drawings from many of these sites reflect comparable similarities in design and function. Flow charts suggest that trade and migration played a roll in cultural modifications to behavior.

This document is a brief history of the Casa Grande Ruins National Monument and how it came to be.

This document is a report regarding a recap of stabilization done during the summer of 1972. It relates the goals of the project along with manpower used, materials, methods and mixtures involved in the stabilization. The report indicates that the mixtures of stabilization materials was not adequate to withstand weather that would be encountered. Cost breakdowns are listed both in terms of monetary costs and manpower hours. Included are photographs and maps of Compound A and Compound B.

This report explains that the Casa Grande Archaeological Zone is more than just the Casa Grande Ruins National Monument and includes many surrounding areas. It discusses the sunrises and sunsets in relation to the summer and winter solistices and the vernal and autumnal equinoxes. It covers the time line of the enitre Hohokam existence including the Pioneer, Colonial, Sedentary and Classic periods. It relates similarities to other Mayan sites such as Chichen Itza and the similarities between...

This document is an extract from the 28th annual report of the Bureau of American Ethnology. It chronicles the excavations at Casa Grande Ruins National Monument between 1906 and 1907.

This document is a report on vibrations that could potentially damage the Great House in Compound A at the Casa Grande Ruins National Monument. The report details the procedures involved in testing vibrations and includes a chart indicating the natural vibration parameters at the Great House. Elevation diagrams show placement of testing devices and at risk locations are identified. Test analysis is also provided.

This document is an article regarding the history and progression of the historical pageants held between 1926-1930 at Compound B at the Casa Grande Ruins National Monument.

This document is a field journal documenting work done on several areas of the Casa Grande Ruins National Monument. It contains detailed notes and sketches regarding the day to day dynamics of this work. Details of work force needed are included. Various photographic log references are made. There are bone, charcoal, ceramic, shell, lithic and other misc prehistoric and historic artifact analysis shown. Also attached are requisition forms for needed supplies.

This document is a detailed 1896 report by Cosmos Mindeleff regarding the entire Casa Grande Ruins. The report details the history, location, state of preservation, meaningful locations, dimensions and descriptions of the monuments. The report also includes topographic maps, elevations and photographs of individual structures.

This report concerns the four time periods of the Hohokam Indians and the century of administrative history of the Casa Grande Ruins National Monument from 1892 to 1992.

This document is a collection of articles written for the centennial celebration of the Casa Grande Ruins National Monument. These articles regard the history of the monument, the Hohokam and their culture.

These documents contain communication and a form related to the assessement of actions that would have an impact on cultural resources in Compound A at the Casa Grande Ruins National Monument as a result of a mapping and monitoring project . The form details both the potential and certain impacts on the Compound. The communications relate drainage problems caused by wind, rain, time and visitor impact.

These documents are a series of letters, notes and approval documents regard the ongoing preservation efforts from 1987 to 2000 on Compound A at Casa Grande Ruins National Monument. The forms are for assessment of actions that may affect cultural resources. These forms go into great detail regarding the dynamics of the preservation process in terms of these affects. The letters are cover letters for these forms.

These documents regard a proposed backfill project for Compound B at the Casa Grande Ruins National Monument. There is a form for assessment of actions the would affect cultural resources. There are 2 detailed sketch maps, one showing the entire monument detailing all sites and features and another detailing Compound B and all its structures.

This image is a breakdown of the isometric volume of Compound B at Casa Grande Ruins National Monument.

This critique deals mainly in the structres and artifacts found at the Grewe site in Coolidge, Arizona. It discusses the materials used and mixes involved in the structures of the site along with prehistoric tools used. It provides breakdowns of the types of ceramics and shell discovered during excavations. Schumacher does include some criticism of Woodward in that he believed Woodward did not give enough focus to ceramics.

This document is a report regarding the damage caused by House Sparrows (Passer Domesticus) to the Great House at Casa Grande Ruins National Monument. The report breaks down the amount of debris left by the sparrows over a 1 year period and projects the amount of debris that might be left over time is the issue remains untreated.

This report regards a documentation condition assessment of the Casa Grande at Casa Grande Ruins National Monument. It details structure analysis along with material testing and analysis. The report analyzes treatment methods. The report recalls a history of treatment and conservation and those important personalities involved since 1887. Included are detailed diagrams outlining the condition assessments by wall surface.

This document includes 4 versions of a report about lunar and solar events at the Great House at Casa Grande Ruins National Monument. These include: a presentation paper, a published version, a version prepared for Arizona Highway Magazine and a Science News summary. There is also a constellation chart to check Canopus alignment. The report outlines basic history and construction of the Great House that facilitates astronomical events. The report references computer data, cutting edge at...

This document is a brief history of the early custodians and superintendents of Casa Ruins National Monument.

This document is a book by Jesse Walter Fewkes, published by the Smithsonian Institution. It details excavations done in Compound A at the Casa Grande Ruins National Monument. It contains sketches and photographs of this compound.

This document is a 1963 report by Charlie Steen. It includes sketches and maps of Compound A illustrating both the outer buildings and the Great House along with charts and photographs about the artifacts found during excavation. It discusses the damage done by previous archaeologists and superintendents to the plaza in terms of future archaeology efforts and the inability to capture information going forward.

The first chapter of the document provides insight into the ceremonies and rituals of Ancestral Puebloan Indians of the Tusayan Pueblos. It relates the dynamics of the rituals and ceremonies in terms of preparation and performance and significance. There are detailed sketches of sacred items used in the ceremonies along with many photographs of the ceremonies and rituals in progress. Also included are translations to English provided. The second chapter of the document regards ceremonies...

This document is a memorandum from Regional Archaeologist Albert Schroeder regarding Font's Room. It deals with why the room was named after him and the possibility that Font was confused with Father Kino, who actually gave mass at the ruins.

This is a collection of "Ruminations" by Frank Pinkley

This document contains a form for assessment of actions that would impact cultural resources of Compound A at the Casa Grande Ruins National Monument. The form details what particular actions are suggested and explians exactly why these actions need to be implemented explaining that pieces of the Great House anywhere from very small size up to 100 pounds are separating and falling to the ground.

This report is a detailed look at the Grewe site in Coolidge, Arizona. Included are sketches of artifacts found including ceramics, arrow heads, palletes and other miscellaneous artifacts. There are sketched maps of the site along with pit dwellings and surface structures. The report also details cremations and inhumations found.

This document is a historic hand drawn map of the Salt River Valley. On the map are historic notes regarding milestone dates such as when the first cultivated field were put in and by whom. The notes also indicate John Y.T. Smith as the first white man to establish any habitation in the Salt River Valley in 1867 and government contracts he was awarded.

This document is a centennial related article regarding the Hohokam and their culture along with information about Casa Grande Ruins National Monument and related parks.

This document is a comprehensive report on Hohokam ballcourts prepared by David Wilcox and Charles Sternberg under NPS P.O. CX8100-0-0009. Due to sensitve locational data, permission must be granted to view this document.

This commentary discusses a plan for action on Compound B at Casa Grande Ruins National Monument.

These documents are: a form for assessment of action that would impact cultural resources in the Great House in Compound A at the Casa Grande Ruins National Monument and a document supporting the proposed action. The recommendation supports additional ground level drainage ports to be installed in selected rooms in various locations by removing historic and prehistoric wall fabric.

This document is an assessment of actions that might impact the cultural resources in Compound A at the Casa Grande Ruins National Monument. The report details a plan to remove various invasive weed species.

This report is a recap by the project manager of the research that the University of Pennsylvania performed in 1998 on the Great House at the Casa Grande Ruins National Monument. The recap explains the objectives and structure of the research involving documentation and assessment of conditions of the Great House. It also recalls the efforts over time of all individuals involved in past restoration and stabilization of the Casa Grande Ruins. The characteristics of the materials used are...

This document is a memorandum discussing the need to apply non-historical elements to an historic structure.

This document discusses the need to backfill areas of Compound B at Casa Grande Ruins National Monument

The document is a summary of the stabilization efforts at Casa Grande Ruins National Monument. This includes those involved in stabilizations, the costs involved and materials used.

These documents are a series of unrelated correspondence between 1975 through 1981. They concern a variety of topics such as dendrochronology, prehistoric ceramics, caliche and prehistoric adobe mixes, modern cement mixes, entnobotany and prehistoric artifacts.

This image is a mapping of profiles of Compound B at Casa Grande Ruins National Monument.

These documents all relate to a 1975 pre-stabilization study and later follow up for the Great House and South Building in Compound A at Casa Grande Ruins National Monument. The preliminary study appears that includes sketched maps of Compound A highlighting the Great House and South Building. Cost breakdowns are shown and manpower needs are detailed. Job descriptions with daily pay rates are provided.

This document is regarding a proposed 12 foot deep pit to be dug in the center room of the Great House at Casa Grande Ruins National Monument. It is a series of communications regarding the risks vs the rewards of this proposed project. The communications are between the park archaeologist and the regional archaeologist and the document includes a construction project proposal.

This document regards the radio carbon dating of the wooden beams used in the construction of the Great House at Casa Grande Ruins National Monument.

This report discusses the repairs done to the Casa Grande Ruin in 1891. There are various pictures and a topographical map of the Great House in Compound A. Mendeleff discusses the condition of the Ruins and his vision for repair including metal rods and wooden beams for the stabilization of the south wall. There is also an inventory of artifacts found at the site.

This report regards to discovery of additional compound villages at Casa Grande Ruins National Monument. The report indicates the unusual growth patterns of grass that led to this discovery and it maps out the postion of the villages and those features found therein.

The report was genrated in 1968 by Roy W. Reaves III in regard to new compound villages in the Casa Grande Ruins National Monument.

This document is a brief memorandum regarding resource study proposals at Casa Grande Ruins National Monument for the 1965 fiscal year. There are 4 projects proposed including: a stratigraphic test of Compound A, excavation of Compound B, a Soho phase study, and the excavation and stabilization of the ball court.

This document is an article regarding Rev. Whittmore's experience first custodian of Casa Grande Ruins National Monument

This document is a report regarding soil analysis and breakdown of damage caused to Compound walls. The soil analysis seeks to find the optimum combination of properties favorable to ruin repair and stabilization. Soil analysis methods and results are outlined within this report.

This document contains a form for the assessement of actions in regard to impact on cultural resources along with correpondence for the issue. This concerns erosion on the south wall of the Great House in Compound A at the Casa Grande Ruins National Monument. The proposed project seeks approval to stabilize loose material along this south wall.

This document is a detailed description of the materials needed and procedures outlined for stabilization of prehistoric structures at Casa Grande Ruins National Monument. Featured is a mixing procedure that includes the formula mixture of amendment, soils and sand. There are details of application timing and consequences in mixing and applying incorrect mix formulas.

This report is a record of the stabilization of north, south, east and west walls of Compound B at Casa Grande Ruins National Monument.

Charlie Steen prepared a summary of the trends of preservation activities at Casa Grande Ruins National Monument.

This document is a proposed plan for potential restoration and stabilization of Compound B at Casa Grande Ruins National Monument.

This document is a recommedation for treatments needed at Casa Grande Ruins National Monument. There are 4 main areas of focus: Compound A, the Great House, the Ball Court and Compound B. There is some review of past treatment processes and how well those treatments weathered. There is discussion regarding the very poor condition of Compound B and how long it had been since there had been any attention given to that compound. The text includes a recommendtion to backfill Compound B.

These documents are a series of memorandums from both 1964 and 1976 regarding wooden timbers found in the Great House at Casa Grande Ruins National Monument. The memos discuss the removal of the timbers and shipment for the purpose of dendrochronology. The condition of the timbers is discussed regarding the possible difficulting in dating them due to burning.

This volume report is a detailed document annually submitted to the Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution. While it does provide some information of national context most of the document focuses on 2 reports submitted by Jesse W. Fewkes: "Casa Grande, Arizona" and "Antiquities of the Upper Verde River and Walnut Creek Valleys, Arizona. Fewkes' report, "Casa Grande, Arizona," is described in the general introduction to the BAE report as the final report of his work at Casa Grande. A...

These documents are a series of communications regarding stabilization and testing efforts performed and to be performed on the Great House in Compound A at the Casa Grande Ruins National Monument. They outline what projects need to be accomplished, special issues and concerns, and what will be necessary to accomplish the projects. A cost analysis is also provided.

This document is a series of topographic maps of Compound A at the Casa Grande Ruins National Monument, Coolidge, Arizona. Some are early images showing the residence of Frank Pinkley noting that it is to be removed. Also shown are room walls that no longer exist in today's Compound A.

These documents are: a form for assessment of action that would impact cultural resources in the Great House in Compound A at the Casa Grande Ruins National Monument and a document supporting the proposed action. The recommendation supports replaced areas on a rotting timber with wood as opposed to epoxy.

These images show various excavations related to the 1933 and 1934 Hastings CWA project at Casa Grande Ruins National Monument. The photographs detail many artifacts discovered along with pit houses. The photographs are poorly documented and do not list provenience of the excavations.

These images display the 1948 stabilization efforts on outer walls and buildings of Compound A at the Casa Grande Ruins National Monument. Included are photographs of pre-stabilization, during stabilization and post stabilization. The photographs indicate the poor condition of structures prior to stabilization. The photographs also show the use and application of chicken wire to the structures.

These images are various division master plans for the Casa Grande Ruins National Monument. Included are topographic maps in reference to headquarter, interpretation, road and trail systems, archaeological base map, general utilities and general development. The information reflects a very comprehensive future endeavor to revamp the monument.

This image is a scanned document of architectural documentation of the Casa Grande Great House prepared by David Wilcox and Lynette Shenk. This project was prepared for the Western Archeological Center under P.O. PX810060035.

This image is a scanned document of architectural documentation of the Casa Grande Great House prepared by David Wilcox and Lynette Shenk. This project was prepared for the Western Archeological Center under P.O. PX810060035.

This image is a scanned document of architectural documentation of the Casa Grande Great House prepared by David Wilcox and Lynette Shenk. This project was prepared for the Western Archeological Center under P.O. PX810060035.

This image is a scanned document of architectural documentation of the Casa Grande Great House prepared by David Wilcox and Lynette Shenk. This project was prepared for the Western Archeological Center under P.O. PX810060035

This image is a scanned document of architectural documentation of the Casa Grande Great House prepared by David Wilcox and Lynette Shenk. This project was prepared for the Western Archeological Center under P.O. PX810060035.

This image is a scanned document of architectural documentation of the Casa Grande Great House prepared by David Wilcox and Lynette Shenk. This project was prepared for the Western Archeological Center under P.O. PX810060035.

This image is a scanned document of architectural documentation of the Casa Grande Great House prepared by David Wilcox and Lynette Shenk. This project was prepared for the Western Archeological Center under P.O. PX810060035.

This image is a scanned document of architectural documentation of the Casa Grande Great House prepared by David Wilcox and Lynette Shenk. This project was prepared for the Western Archeological Center under P.O. PX810060035.

This image is a scanned document of architectural documentation of the Casa Grande Great House prepared by Davd Wilcox and Lynette Shenk. This project was prepared for the Western Archeological Center under P.O. PX810060035.

This image is a scanned document of architectural documentation of the Casa Grande Great House prepared by David Wilcox and Lynette Shenk. This project was prepared for the Western Archeological Center under P.O. PX810060035.

This image is a scanned document of architectural documentation of the Casa Grande Great House prepared by David Wilcox and Lynette Shenk. This project was prepared for the Western Archeological Center under P.O. PX810060035.

This image is a scanned document of architectural documentation of the Casa Grande Great House prepared by David Wilcox and Lynette Shenk. This project was prepared for the Western Archeological Center under P.O. PX810060035.

This image is a scanned document of architectural documentation of the Casa Grande Great House prepared by David Wilcox and Lynette Shenk. This project was prepared for the Western Archeological Center under P.O. PX810060035.

This image is a scanned document of architectural documentation of the Casa Grande Great House prepared by David Wilcox and Lynette Shenk. This project was prepared for the Western Archeological Center under P.O. PX810060035.

This image is a 1979 view of the east exterior elevation of the Great House in compound A.

This image is a 1979 view of the north exterior elevation of the Great House in compound A.

This image is a 1979 view of the south to north cross section elevation of the Great House in compound A.

This image is a 1979 view of the south exterior elevation of the Great House in compound A.

This image is a 1979 view of the west exterior elevation of the Great House in compound A.

This document is an historic sketch of a birdseye view of the Salt River Valley and surrounding area. The map was done in conjunction with the Salt River Project and the area of the SRP is designated on the map along with the Verde River Irrigatoin and Power District. The map includes the existing canals and water ways at the time and the White Lands San Carlos Project.