Trace Element Analysis of Quackenbush Soils

Summary

Subconsultant report on trace element analysis of nightsoil from privies found at the Quackenbush Square Parking Facility Historic Archaeological Site, Albany, NY. Hall found evidence of several trace elements, including lead, mercury, and arsenic, in nightsoil deposits from the 18th and 19th centuries at the site. The document was presented as an appendix to the full Phase III data recovery report for the Quackenbush Square site.

Cite this Record

Trace Element Analysis of Quackenbush Soils. Robert Hall. 2002 ( tDAR id: 381429) ; doi:10.6067/XCV8K9377C

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Spatial Coverage

min long: -73.769; min lat: 42.636 ; max long: -73.731; max lat: 42.674 ;

Individual & Institutional Roles

Contact(s): Hartgen Archeological Associates, Inc.

Record Identifiers

New York State Museum Accession Number(s): A2003.23

Hartgen Archeological Associates, Inc. Project Number(s): 1997

New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation Unique Site Number(s): 00

New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation Project Review Number(s): 00PR02006

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