Digging for History
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We dug up additional photos documenting the excavations and archaeological testing that Mechelle Kerns, UB archaeologist in residence, led in anticipation of renovations at Northeast Baltimore’s historic Clifton Mansion last August.
excavating test units along Clifton Mansion’s porch foundation
Mechelle Kerns (left), UB archaeologist in residence, and John C. Dysart of Kerns CRM Consultants excavate test units along Clifton Mansion’s porch foundation prior to repairs and basement waterproofing. all photography: Christopher Myers
excavating test units along Clifton Mansion’s porch foundation
Dysart (left) and Kerns excavate test units along Clifton Mansion’s porch foundation prior to repairs and basement waterproofing.
a ceramic shard found during testing of the lawn
Kerns shows off a ceramic shard found during testing of the mansion’s south lawn.
excavating test units along Clifton Mansion’s porch foundation
Dysart (left) and Kerns excavate test units along Clifton Mansion’s porch foundation prior to repairs and basement waterproofing.
the original, hand-painted plaster ceiling decoration
the original, hand-painted plaster ceiling decoration from the mansion’s Hopkins-era section
documenting repairs to historic walls and foundation elements
Kerns (left) and Holly Baldwin of Kerns CRM Consultants work on basement-level excavation and documentation of building sequence and of repairs to historic walls and foundation elements.
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Digging for History
UB’s archeologist in residence digs into excavations and testing at a Baltimore landmark undergoing renovations.
