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	Because of its eligibility to be listed on the [[NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES]], the [[BEE BRANCH]] was the scene of archaeological activity before the beginning of the Bee Branch Watershed Flood Mitigation Project. Investigators with Tallgrass Prairie LLC of Iowa City located, uncovered and documented thousands of artifacts dating to the 1800s. Many of these including dishes, cups, toys, pipes and dolls were located in residential and commercial wells, cisterns and privies. Uncovered artifacts were photographed and catalogued.		Because of its eligibility to be listed on the [[NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES]], the [[BEE BRANCH]] was the scene of archaeological activity before the beginning of the Bee Branch Watershed Flood Mitigation Project. Investigators with Tallgrass Prairie LLC of Iowa City located, uncovered and documented thousands of artifacts dating to the 1800s. Many of these including dishes, cups, toys, pipes and dolls were located in residential and commercial wells, cisterns and privies. Uncovered artifacts were photographed and catalogued.

	See: Bee Branch Creek Archaeology https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KVAoR4uxZss		See: '''Bee Branch Creek Archaeology''' https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KVAoR4uxZss

	The picture of the area revealed a working class neighborhood and the suspected strong Catholic faith. Bones with strange cuts suggested that workers in meat packing companies were able to bring home cuts of meat considered unfit to sell. While homes were intended to be single-family, artifacts suggested the dwelling were often occupied by several families.		The picture of the area revealed a working class neighborhood and the suspected strong Catholic faith. Bones with strange cuts suggested that workers in meat packing companies were able to bring home cuts of meat considered unfit to sell. While homes were intended to be single-family, artifacts suggested the dwelling were often occupied by several families.

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	[[Image:dig2.png\|left\|thumb\|350px\|Due to its eligibility to be listed on the [[NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES]], the Bee Branch area was the scene of significant work to determine its archaeological history prior to the start of any construction. Photo courtesy: Telegraph Herald]]		[[Image:dig2.png\|left\|thumb\|350px\|Due to its eligibility to be listed on the [[NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES]], the Bee Branch area was the scene of significant work to determine its archaeological history prior to the start of any construction. Photo courtesy: Telegraph Herald]]
	Because of its eligibility to be listed on the [[NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES]], the [[BEE BRANCH]] was the scene of archaeological activity before the beginning of the Bee Branch Watershed Flood Mitigation Project. Investigators with Tallgrass Prairie LLC of Iowa City located, uncovered and documented thousands of artifacts dating to the 1800s. Many of these including dishes, cups, toys, pipes and dolls were located in residential and commercial wells, cisterns and privies. Uncovered artifacts were photographed and catalogued.		Because of its eligibility to be listed on the [[NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES]], the [[BEE BRANCH]] was the scene of archaeological activity before the beginning of the Bee Branch Watershed Flood Mitigation Project. Investigators with Tallgrass Prairie LLC of Iowa City located, uncovered and documented thousands of artifacts dating to the 1800s. Many of these including dishes, cups, toys, pipes and dolls were located in residential and commercial wells, cisterns and privies. Uncovered artifacts were photographed and catalogued.

			See: Bee Branch Creek Archaeology https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KVAoR4uxZss

	The picture of the area revealed a working class neighborhood and the suspected strong Catholic faith. Bones with strange cuts suggested that workers in meat packing companies were able to bring home cuts of meat considered unfit to sell. While homes were intended to be single-family, artifacts suggested the dwelling were often occupied by several families.		The picture of the area revealed a working class neighborhood and the suspected strong Catholic faith. Bones with strange cuts suggested that workers in meat packing companies were able to bring home cuts of meat considered unfit to sell. While homes were intended to be single-family, artifacts suggested the dwelling were often occupied by several families.

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	In 2012 a site was explored west of Dubuque along Highway 20. The area, one of six planned construction sites considered eligible for listing in the [[NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES]], was destined to be an interchange for the Southwest Arterial. Among the artifacts recovered were tools, tool fragments, small rock formations and possible campfire locations. A small leather punch tool discovered dated from 2,500 to 7,000 B.C. (3)		In 2012 a site was explored west of Dubuque along Highway 20. The area, one of six planned construction sites considered eligible for listing in the [[NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES]], was destined to be an interchange for the Southwest Arterial. Among the artifacts recovered were tools, tool fragments, small rock formations and possible campfire locations. A small leather punch tool discovered dated from 2,500 to 7,000 B.C. (3)

	[[Image:dig2.png\|left\|thumb\|350px\|Due to its eligibility to be listed on the [[NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES]], the Bee Branch area was the scene of significant work to determine its ~~[[ARCHAEOLOGICAL HISTORY]]~~ prior to the start of any construction. Photo courtesy: Telegraph Herald]]		[[Image:dig2.png\|left\|thumb\|350px\|Due to its eligibility to be listed on the [[NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES]], the Bee Branch area was the scene of significant work to determine its archaeological history prior to the start of any construction. Photo courtesy: Telegraph Herald]]
	Because of its eligibility to be listed on the [[NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES]], the [[BEE BRANCH]] was the scene of archaeological activity before the beginning of the Bee Branch Watershed Flood Mitigation Project. Investigators with Tallgrass Prairie LLC of Iowa City located, uncovered and documented thousands of artifacts dating to the 1800s. Many of these including dishes, cups, toys, pipes and dolls were located in residential and commercial wells, cisterns and privies. Uncovered artifacts were photographed and catalogued.		Because of its eligibility to be listed on the [[NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES]], the [[BEE BRANCH]] was the scene of archaeological activity before the beginning of the Bee Branch Watershed Flood Mitigation Project. Investigators with Tallgrass Prairie LLC of Iowa City located, uncovered and documented thousands of artifacts dating to the 1800s. Many of these including dishes, cups, toys, pipes and dolls were located in residential and commercial wells, cisterns and privies. Uncovered artifacts were photographed and catalogued.

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	In 2012 a site was explored west of Dubuque along Highway 20. The area, one of six planned construction sites considered eligible for listing in the [[NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES]], was destined to be an interchange for the Southwest Arterial. Among the artifacts recovered were tools, tool fragments, small rock formations and possible campfire locations. A small leather punch tool discovered dated from 2,500 to 7,000 B.C. (3)		In 2012 a site was explored west of Dubuque along Highway 20. The area, one of six planned construction sites considered eligible for listing in the [[NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES]], was destined to be an interchange for the Southwest Arterial. Among the artifacts recovered were tools, tool fragments, small rock formations and possible campfire locations. A small leather punch tool discovered dated from 2,500 to 7,000 B.C. (3)

	[[Image:dig2.png\|left\|thumb\|350px\|]Due to its eligibility to be listed on the [[NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES]], the Bee Branch area was the scene of significant work to determine its [[ARCHAEOLOGICAL HISTORY]] prior to the start of any construction. Photo courtesy: Telegraph Herald]]		[[Image:dig2.png\|left\|thumb\|350px\|Due to its eligibility to be listed on the [[NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES]], the Bee Branch area was the scene of significant work to determine its [[ARCHAEOLOGICAL HISTORY]] prior to the start of any construction. Photo courtesy: Telegraph Herald]]
	Because of its eligibility to be listed on the [[NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES]], the [[BEE BRANCH]] was the scene of archaeological activity before the beginning of the Bee Branch Watershed Flood Mitigation Project. Investigators with Tallgrass Prairie LLC of Iowa City located, uncovered and documented thousands of artifacts dating to the 1800s. Many of these including dishes, cups, toys, pipes and dolls were located in residential and commercial wells, cisterns and privies. Uncovered artifacts were photographed and catalogued.		Because of its eligibility to be listed on the [[NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES]], the [[BEE BRANCH]] was the scene of archaeological activity before the beginning of the Bee Branch Watershed Flood Mitigation Project. Investigators with Tallgrass Prairie LLC of Iowa City located, uncovered and documented thousands of artifacts dating to the 1800s. Many of these including dishes, cups, toys, pipes and dolls were located in residential and commercial wells, cisterns and privies. Uncovered artifacts were photographed and catalogued.

Randylyon at 20:24, 5 February 2020

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	In 2012 a site was explored west of Dubuque along Highway 20. The area, one of six planned construction sites considered eligible for listing in the [[NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES]], was destined to be an interchange for the Southwest Arterial. Among the artifacts recovered were tools, tool fragments, small rock formations and possible campfire locations. A small leather punch tool discovered dated from 2,500 to 7,000 B.C. (3)		In 2012 a site was explored west of Dubuque along Highway 20. The area, one of six planned construction sites considered eligible for listing in the [[NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES]], was destined to be an interchange for the Southwest Arterial. Among the artifacts recovered were tools, tool fragments, small rock formations and possible campfire locations. A small leather punch tool discovered dated from 2,500 to 7,000 B.C. (3)

	[[Image:~~dig~~.png\|left\|thumb\|350px\|]Due to its eligibility to be listed on the [[NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES]], the Bee Branch area was the scene of significant work to determine its [[ARCHAEOLOGICAL HISTORY]] prior to the start of any construction. Photo courtesy: Telegraph Herald]]		[[Image:dig2.png\|left\|thumb\|350px\|]Due to its eligibility to be listed on the [[NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES]], the Bee Branch area was the scene of significant work to determine its [[ARCHAEOLOGICAL HISTORY]] prior to the start of any construction. Photo courtesy: Telegraph Herald]]
	Because of its eligibility to be listed on the [[NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES]], the [[BEE BRANCH]] was the scene of archaeological activity before the beginning of the Bee Branch Watershed Flood Mitigation Project. Investigators with Tallgrass Prairie LLC of Iowa City located, uncovered and documented thousands of artifacts dating to the 1800s. Many of these including dishes, cups, toys, pipes and dolls were located in residential and commercial wells, cisterns and privies. Uncovered artifacts were photographed and catalogued.		Because of its eligibility to be listed on the [[NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES]], the [[BEE BRANCH]] was the scene of archaeological activity before the beginning of the Bee Branch Watershed Flood Mitigation Project. Investigators with Tallgrass Prairie LLC of Iowa City located, uncovered and documented thousands of artifacts dating to the 1800s. Many of these including dishes, cups, toys, pipes and dolls were located in residential and commercial wells, cisterns and privies. Uncovered artifacts were photographed and catalogued.

Randylyon at 20:24, 5 February 2020

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	In 2012 a site was explored west of Dubuque along Highway 20. The area, one of six planned construction sites considered eligible for listing in the [[NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES]], was destined to be an interchange for the Southwest Arterial. Among the artifacts recovered were tools, tool fragments, small rock formations and possible campfire locations. A small leather punch tool discovered dated from 2,500 to 7,000 B.C. (3)		In 2012 a site was explored west of Dubuque along Highway 20. The area, one of six planned construction sites considered eligible for listing in the [[NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES]], was destined to be an interchange for the Southwest Arterial. Among the artifacts recovered were tools, tool fragments, small rock formations and possible campfire locations. A small leather punch tool discovered dated from 2,500 to 7,000 B.C. (3)

			[[Image:dig.png\|left\|thumb\|350px\|]Due to its eligibility to be listed on the [[NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES]], the Bee Branch area was the scene of significant work to determine its [[ARCHAEOLOGICAL HISTORY]] prior to the start of any construction. Photo courtesy: Telegraph Herald]]
	Because of its eligibility to be listed on the [[NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES]], the [[BEE BRANCH]] was the scene of archaeological activity before the beginning of the Bee Branch Watershed Flood Mitigation Project. Investigators with Tallgrass Prairie LLC of Iowa City located, uncovered and documented thousands of artifacts dating to the 1800s. Many of these including dishes, cups, toys, pipes and dolls were located in residential and commercial wells, cisterns and privies. Uncovered artifacts were photographed and catalogued.		Because of its eligibility to be listed on the [[NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES]], the [[BEE BRANCH]] was the scene of archaeological activity before the beginning of the Bee Branch Watershed Flood Mitigation Project. Investigators with Tallgrass Prairie LLC of Iowa City located, uncovered and documented thousands of artifacts dating to the 1800s. Many of these including dishes, cups, toys, pipes and dolls were located in residential and commercial wells, cisterns and privies. Uncovered artifacts were photographed and catalogued.

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	In 2012 a site was explored west of Dubuque along Highway 20. The area, one of six planned construction sites considered eligible for listing in the [[NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES]], was destined to be an interchange for the Southwest Arterial. Among the artifacts recovered were tools, tool fragments, small rock formations and possible campfire locations. A small leather punch tool discovered dated from 2,500 to 7,000 B.C. (3)		In 2012 a site was explored west of Dubuque along Highway 20. The area, one of six planned construction sites considered eligible for listing in the [[NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES]], was destined to be an interchange for the Southwest Arterial. Among the artifacts recovered were tools, tool fragments, small rock formations and possible campfire locations. A small leather punch tool discovered dated from 2,500 to 7,000 B.C. (3)

			Because of its eligibility to be listed on the [[NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES]], the [[BEE BRANCH]] was the scene of archaeological activity before the beginning of the Bee Branch Watershed Flood Mitigation Project. Investigators with Tallgrass Prairie LLC of Iowa City located, uncovered and documented thousands of artifacts dating to the 1800s. Many of these including dishes, cups, toys, pipes and dolls were located in residential and commercial wells, cisterns and privies. Uncovered artifacts were photographed and catalogued.

			The picture of the area revealed a working class neighborhood and the suspected strong Catholic faith. Bones with strange cuts suggested that workers in meat packing companies were able to bring home cuts of meat considered unfit to sell. While homes were intended to be single-family, artifacts suggested the dwelling were often occupied by several families.

			Many of the artifacts will be housed at the Iowa Office of the State Archaeologist. Duplicates will be returned to Dubuque and given to local museums. (4)

	[[File:privy6.png\|300px\|thumb\|left\|https://www.facebook.com/pg/NBCA1965/posts/ Given the fact that many old household items were thrown into the privy since there was no garbage collection, privy locations have become important archaeological site for excavation. Locations of the privy were generally noted on the Sanborn Fire Maps. This picture shows the excavation of an 1860 privy.]]		[[File:privy6.png\|300px\|thumb\|left\|https://www.facebook.com/pg/NBCA1965/posts/ Given the fact that many old household items were thrown into the privy since there was no garbage collection, privy locations have become important archaeological site for excavation. Locations of the privy were generally noted on the Sanborn Fire Maps. This picture shows the excavation of an 1860 privy.]]
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	2. Collins, James. Phase I Archaeological Evaluation of the Carroll Rock Shelter 13Db486 Primary Roads Project Stp-52-2(17)--2J-31 A.K.A. PIN 71-31060-1, Dubuque County. core.tdar.org/document/319370		2. Collins, James. Phase I Archaeological Evaluation of the Carroll Rock Shelter 13Db486 Primary Roads Project Stp-52-2(17)--2J-31 A.K.A. PIN 71-31060-1, Dubuque County. core.tdar.org/document/319370

	2. Jacobson, Ben. "Nearly as 'Old as Dirt, '" Telegraph Herald, Nov. 15, 2012, p. 1		3. Jacobson, Ben. "Nearly as 'Old as Dirt,'" ''Telegraph Herald'', Nov. 15, 2012, p. 1

			4. Kruse, John, "Bee Branch Project Digs Up the Past," ''Telegraph Herald,'' February 4, 2020, p. 1A

	[[Category: Archaeology]]		[[Category: Archaeology]]

Randylyon at 02:24, 25 November 2019

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	In 2012 a site was explored west of Dubuque along Highway 20. The area, one of six planned construction sites considered eligible for listing in the [[NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES]], was destined to be an interchange for the Southwest Arterial. Among the artifacts recovered were tools, tool fragments, small rock formations and possible campfire locations. A small leather punch tool discovered dated from 2,500 to 7,000 B.C. (3)		In 2012 a site was explored west of Dubuque along Highway 20. The area, one of six planned construction sites considered eligible for listing in the [[NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES]], was destined to be an interchange for the Southwest Arterial. Among the artifacts recovered were tools, tool fragments, small rock formations and possible campfire locations. A small leather punch tool discovered dated from 2,500 to 7,000 B.C. (3)

	[[File:privy6.png\|300px\|thumb\|left\|https://www.facebook.com/pg/NBCA1965/posts/Given the fact that many old household items were thrown into the privy since there was no garbage collection, privy locations have become important archaeological site for excavation. Locations of the privy were generally noted on the Sanborn Fire Maps. This picture shows the excavation of an 1860 privy.]]		[[File:privy6.png\|300px\|thumb\|left\|https://www.facebook.com/pg/NBCA1965/posts/ Given the fact that many old household items were thrown into the privy since there was no garbage collection, privy locations have become important archaeological site for excavation. Locations of the privy were generally noted on the Sanborn Fire Maps. This picture shows the excavation of an 1860 privy.]]

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Randylyon at 02:23, 25 November 2019

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	In 2012 a site was explored west of Dubuque along Highway 20. The area, one of six planned construction sites considered eligible for listing in the [[NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES]], was destined to be an interchange for the Southwest Arterial. Among the artifacts recovered were tools, tool fragments, small rock formations and possible campfire locations. A small leather punch tool discovered dated from 2,500 to 7,000 B.C. (3)		In 2012 a site was explored west of Dubuque along Highway 20. The area, one of six planned construction sites considered eligible for listing in the [[NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES]], was destined to be an interchange for the Southwest Arterial. Among the artifacts recovered were tools, tool fragments, small rock formations and possible campfire locations. A small leather punch tool discovered dated from 2,500 to 7,000 B.C. (3)

	[[File:privy6.png\|300px\|thumb\|left\|https://www.facebook.com/pg/NBCA1965/posts/]]Given the fact that many old household items were thrown into the privy since there was no garbage collection, privy locations have become important archaeological site for excavation. Locations of the privy were generally noted on the Sanborn Fire Maps. This picture shows the excavation of an 1860 privy.		[[File:privy6.png\|300px\|thumb\|left\|https://www.facebook.com/pg/NBCA1965/posts/Given the fact that many old household items were thrown into the privy since there was no garbage collection, privy locations have become important archaeological site for excavation. Locations of the privy were generally noted on the Sanborn Fire Maps. This picture shows the excavation of an 1860 privy.]]

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Randylyon at 02:23, 25 November 2019

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	In 2012 a site was explored west of Dubuque along Highway 20. The area, one of six planned construction sites considered eligible for listing in the [[NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES]], was destined to be an interchange for the Southwest Arterial. Among the artifacts recovered were tools, tool fragments, small rock formations and possible campfire locations. A small leather punch tool discovered dated from 2,500 to 7,000 B.C. (3)		In 2012 a site was explored west of Dubuque along Highway 20. The area, one of six planned construction sites considered eligible for listing in the [[NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES]], was destined to be an interchange for the Southwest Arterial. Among the artifacts recovered were tools, tool fragments, small rock formations and possible campfire locations. A small leather punch tool discovered dated from 2,500 to 7,000 B.C. (3)

	[[File:privy6.png\|300px\|thumb\|left\|https://www.facebook.com/pg/NBCA1965/posts/Given the fact that many old household items were thrown into the privy since there was no garbage collection, privy locations have become important archaeological site for excavation. Locations of the privy were generally noted on the Sanborn Fire Maps. This picture shows the excavation of an 1860 privy.		[[File:privy6.png\|300px\|thumb\|left\|https://www.facebook.com/pg/NBCA1965/posts/]]Given the fact that many old household items were thrown into the privy since there was no garbage collection, privy locations have become important archaeological site for excavation. Locations of the privy were generally noted on the Sanborn Fire Maps. This picture shows the excavation of an 1860 privy.

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