Phase II/III Archeological Investigation, 184-186 Sheridan Avenue and 203-209 Sheridan Avenue Historic Sites, Albany, NY

Author(s): Hartgen Archeological Associates, Inc.

Year: 2014

Summary

Report detailing the results of a Phase II site evaluation and Phase III data retrieval of two historic sites on Sheridan Avenue in Albany, NY. The research focuses on the c.1870-1930 use of two privies behind the houses in a neighborhood known in the 19th century as Sheridan Hollow, which was largely occupied by Irish immigrants and Irish-American families. The privy at the 203-209 Sheridan site was likely used by a grocery and saloon located at the corner at 203 Sheridan Avenue.

Cite this Record

Phase II/III Archeological Investigation, 184-186 Sheridan Avenue and 203-209 Sheridan Avenue Historic Sites, Albany, NY. Hartgen Archeological Associates, Inc.. 2014 ( tDAR id: 393999) ; doi:10.6067/XCV8DJ5GKT

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Keywords

Culture
Historic • Irish Immigrant

Material
Building Materials • Ceramic • Glass • Macrobotanical • Pollen

Site Name
186-188 Sheridan Avenue and 203-209 Sheridan Avenue Sites

Site Type
Archaeological Feature • Domestic Structure or Architectural Complex • Domestic Structures • House • Privy

Investigation Types
Data Recovery / Excavation • Historic Background Research • Site Evaluation / Testing

General
19TH CENTURY FEATURES • Irish Americans • Irish Immigrants • Saloon • Sanitation

Geographic Keywords
Albany, New York

Temporal Keywords
19th Century • 20th Century

Temporal Coverage

Calendar Date: 1860 to 1930

Spatial Coverage

min long: -73.778; min lat: 42.643 ; max long: -73.741; max lat: 42.679 ;

Individual & Institutional Roles

Principal Investigator(s): Corey McQuinn

Record Identifiers

New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation Unique Site Number(s): A00140.04861; A00140.04860

New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation Project Review Number(s): 12PR04637; 12PR04645

File Information

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4565-51-FINAL-smaller-still.pdf 9.47mb Nov 3, 2014 Nov 5, 2014 8:27:45 AM Public
.pdf version of final report.