Ken,

This is very unfortunate news.  I can only second Suzanne's suggestion as a
way to draw popular attention to this situation.

Tom




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On Fri, Mar 28, 2014 at 5:03 PM, Suzanne Spencer-Wood
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> Hi ken, have you gone to the press or gathered a petition of citizens -
> local historical society might organize a protest rally that could get
> press attention.
> regards,
> suzanne
>
>
> On Fri, Mar 28, 2014 at 3:55 PM, Carl Steen <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
>
> >
> > Bad news from Ken Lewis
> >
> >
> >
> > Greetings,
> >
> > It is with a heavy heart that I am writing this message, but I feel that
> > its content should be disseminated to the community of archaeologists,
> > historians, and others who are concerned with the preservation of South
> > Carolina's historic past.  As many of you know, I have been associated
> with
> > the investigation of the colonial town of Camden for the last 40 years
> and
> > have an interest in the preservation of this unique archaeological
> > resource.  Apart from its historical significance, Camden is one of the
> few
> > early historic town sites that has not been impacted by subsequent
> > construction and which has until now been set aside for preservation and
> > research.
> >
> > Last week the City of Camden announced that it was planning to construct
> > sewer lines along both sides of Broad Street, which bisects the town site
> > (see attachments).  The trench on the east side will be 20 feet wide and
> 10
> > feet deep.  Because many of the early buildings lay along Broad Street,
> > this constructing will destroy all evidence of them.  Previous sampling
> > excavations have identified the remains of two structures here.
> >
> > On the west side of Broad Street the pipe line trench, 6 feet wide and 4
> > feet deep, will run parallel to the street and impact the identified
> sites
> > of at least two structures, and associated activity areas, situated here.
> >  We have found intact foundations and cellars on this side of the road
>  and
> > any construction here could result in the loss of invaluable
> archaeological
> > remains.  These include houses, stores, and other structures associated
> > with the town itself, as well as those of British barracks in this
> > vicinity.  All of these sites are shallow and will be obliterated by this
> > construction.
> >
> > I feel that this work, which was planned without input from the Historic
> > Camden Foundation and others with historical concerns, will irrevocably
> > impact the site of this historic community and devalue its potential for
> > future researchs.  It represents an unconscionable act that will
> desecrate
> > one of South Carolina's archaeological treasures and will be blot on the
> > state's record of historic preservation.  This project is apparently
> being
> > funded by non-federal funds and the SHPO has not reviewed the planned
> work.
> >  The construction is imminent and all efforts to dissuade the city so far
> > have been unsuccessful.  There appears to be no way to stop the
> > construction, but I feel that the larger archaeological and historical
> > communities should be made aware of it and of the disregard for the past
> > that it represents.  I will appreciate your sharing this information with
> > any concerned individuals or groups so that they too will know of it.
> >
> > Best regards,
> > Ken
> >
> > Kenneth E. Lewis, Ph.D.
> > Professor
> > Department of Anthropology
> > Baker Hall
> > 655 Auditorium Road
> > Michigan State University
> > East Lansing, MI  48824
> > (517)353-6732
> > [log in to unmask]
> >
> >
> >
> > Carl Steen
> >
>