The South Blairsville Industry Archaeological District: A Functional and Landscape Analysis
Author(s): Hannah E. Harvey
Year: 2018
Summary
The South Blairsville Industry Archaeological District near Blairsville, Pennsylvania includes the remains of an early twentieth century plate glass factory and associated workers’ housing. Between 1903 and 1935 the factory produced plate glass for numerous applications, including storefront windows and automobile windshields. The factory and housing are linked to major themes of industrial change, the development of modern infrastructure, and the experiences of immigrant workers. An archaeological survey conducted within the district has identified extensive intact architectural remnants of the factory, as well as intact stratigraphy and house foundations within the workers’ housing. Analysis of the field data, artifacts, and census records has provided useful information about life and work within the district, enabling a broader understanding of the local and regional landscapes in which the factory operated.
Cite this Record
The South Blairsville Industry Archaeological District: A Functional and Landscape Analysis. Hannah E. Harvey. Presented at Society for Historical Archaeology, New Orleans, Louisiana. 2018 ( tDAR id: 441514)
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Keywords
General
immigrant workers
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Industry
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Plate Glass
Geographic Keywords
North America
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United States of America
Temporal Keywords
20th Century
Spatial Coverage
min long: -129.199; min lat: 24.495 ; max long: -66.973; max lat: 49.359 ;
Individual & Institutional Roles
Contact(s): Society for Historical Archaeology
Record Identifiers
PaperId(s): 189