Cultural Resource Reconnaissance Survey Report for PIN 1036.01.101, Route 351 over Poestenkill, Village of Poestenkill, Rensselaer County, New York, MCD #08310

Author(s): Michael Boyle; Charles Fisher; Mark LoRusso

Year: 2003

Summary

This report includes prehistoric and historic background research, in advance of project PIN 1036.01.101. Archaeological fieldwork was conducted within the proposed project area in May 2003 to locate cultural material, and/or features and assess soil integrity. Testing was carried out by hand excavated Shovel Test Pits (STPs) measuring in all undisturbed areas within the current project boundaries. A total of 26 STPs were excavated within the current project boundaries. Two historic sites were identified. Foundation stones associated with MDS l (NYSM# 11429: Union Hotel Site) and an intact foundation associated with MDS 3 (NYSM# 11430: Hoag Site) were encountered during testing south of BIN 1-30360-3. No prehistoric sites or artifacts were encountered within the project boundaries.

Cite this Record

Cultural Resource Reconnaissance Survey Report for PIN 1036.01.101, Route 351 over Poestenkill, Village of Poestenkill, Rensselaer County, New York, MCD #08310. Michael Boyle, Charles Fisher, Mark LoRusso. Albany, NY: New York State Museum. 2003 ( tDAR id: 394596) ; doi:10.6067/XCV8GB25BS

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Keywords

Culture
Historic

Material
Building Materials • Ceramic • Fauna • Glass • Metal

Site Name
NYSM #11430 • The Hoag Site

Investigation Types
Archaeological Overview • Architectural Survey • Environment Research • Ground Disturbance Monitoring • Historic Background Research

Geographic Keywords
New York (State / Territory) • North America (Continent) • Rennselaer County (County) • United States of America (Country) • Village of Poestenkill

Temporal Keywords
Historical

Spatial Coverage

min long: -73.593; min lat: 42.684 ; max long: -73.544; max lat: 42.708 ;

Individual & Institutional Roles

Contact(s): Christina Rieth

Sponsor(s): New York State Department of Transportation

Repository(s): New York State Museum

Prepared By(s): New York State Museum

Submitted To(s): New York State Department of Transportation

Record Identifiers

MCD(s): 08310

PIN(s): 1036.01.101

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Contact(s): Christina Rieth