Dear HistArch-ers,
with apologies for double postings
please forward to any lists you think might be interested,
Cheers, Barb

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STANFORD ARCHAEOLOGISTS RESUME EXCAVATION
AT EL POLIN SPRINGS, PRESIDIO OF SAN FRANCISCO

On Monday, June 21, 2004, Stanford University resumes its archaeological
investigation of El Polin Springs at the Presidio of San Francisco (in San
Francisco, California). During the Spanish-colonial and Mexican period
(1810-1840s), El Polin Springs was the home of the Briones family, a large
colonial family whose members were founding citizens of the City of San
Francisco. Archaeological investigations at El Polin Springs have also
revealed that Native Califronians were also living and/or working at El
Polin Springs during the same time that the Briones family lived there.

This summer's excavations will uncover the remains of an adobe building
where the Briones family may have lived. In addition the team will be
excavating yard areas and trash deposits near the building.

The public is invited to visit the excavation and field laboratory while
the dig is in process (June 21 - July 20, Mondays - Fridays, 9am - 4pm).
There are also public lectures, volunteer opportunities, and an oral
history study associated with the project. Details and directions are
available at the project website: www.stanford.edu/group/presidio.

The excavation is being conducted as part of the Tennessee Hollow
Watershed Archaeology Project, a five-year study of how this part of the
Presidio of San Francisco was used during the Spanish-colonial and Mexcian
periods. The project is conducted by Stanford University under the
direction of Professor Barbara Voss in partnership with the Presidio
Trust and the National Park Service.

For more information: contact Dr. Barbara Voss at 415-816-7222 or at
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