Blair,

CRM work in Detroit has likely uncovered some post-privy remains.  Unfortunately most of it is probably only in CRM reports in the Office of the State Archaeologist in Lansing, MI.  You might contact Dean Anderson, Michigan's State Archaeologist for how to go about finding out more, at [log in to unmask]

Commonwealth Cultural Resource Group is probably the firm that has done most of this kind of work in Detroit.  You might contact them at 517-788-3550 or through their webpage at www.ccrginc.com/contact.

Misty Jackson, Ph.D., RPA
Arbre Croche Cultural Resources
214 South Main Street
Leslie, Michigan 49251
517-589-2467
517-525-3060

On Mar 31, 2011, at 7:31 AM, Blair Temple wrote:

> Question/request for everyone,
> Does anyone have information on archaeological research into 19th century sewer systems in urban areas? I have been studying the archaeological remnants of 19th century sewerage disposal in St. John’s Newfoundland for the past couple years, and am wondering if anyone has done similar studies in other urban areas. Most of the archaeological research conducted on sanitary issues are privy excavations, cesspits, and the like, which is not what I am looking for, as the published material on those matters is fairly abundant. What I am looking for is examination of the actual “post-privy” (for lack of a better phrase) sewerage disposal system, be they of stone, brick, or whatever.
> I am inching closer to a draft for publication, and want to confirm or clarify what I see as a lack of information and data.
> Thanks,
> 
> Blair Temple
> Archaeologist
> Gerald Penney Associates Limited
> P.O. Box 428
> St. John’s, NL, Canada
> A1C 5K4 
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