Melissa,

In 1987 a company called RAM excavated a roundhouse in Lakehurst New Jersey.
The company has since been renamed CRCG.  Richard Veit has a section on this
in his book Digging New Jersey's Past:Historical Archaeology in the Garden
State 2002 pages 128-134.


Bill Liebeknecht
Hunter Research, Inc.
Trenton, New Jersey

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Subject: Roundhouse excavations


I am looking for information on previous archaeological excavations of
railroad roundhouses or repair shops.  My prefered area of interest is
late 19th to 20th century North Aemrican, but information from other
areas/periods would also be of appreciated.  You are welcome to reply
either on or off list.  thanks in advanse for any help, leads, or
references.
Melissa Diamanti
Arcaheological & Historical Consultants, Inc.