Archaeological and Geomorphological Investigations at the Proposed Greenbelt Project, Des Moines, Iowa. Phase 2
Abstract
Phase II archaeological and geomorphological investigations were conducted for the Rock Island District of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the city of Des Moines at the proposed location for the Des Moines Recreational River and Greenbelt, Downtown Riverfront Plaza/Amphitheater in downtown Des Moines, Iowa. Hand excavated test units and deep backhoe testing were carried out in order to evaluate the potential for buried historic properties, that if present, may be impacted by proposed construction activities. Bricks, stone, concrete, and historic artifacts were recovered from a heavily disturbed context created by the razing of late 19th century buildings which occupied the eastern portion of the site, and fill was introduced to create landscape terraces, riverwalls, walks, and stairways during the early 20th century. It is therefore recommended that construction proceed without further evaluation of historic properties.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Sep 01, 1991
- Accession Number
- ADA241709
Entities
People
- James S. Ross
- Jane K. Johnston
- Jeffrey D. Anderson
- Mary R. Mccorvie
- Michael J. Mcnerney