Bob was able to show us some sites that had previously been excavated by students. Artifacts like saw blades and personal items were pointed out, and further down Bob was able to show us remnants of some cedar plank roads that were once used for logging.
The sites are remote and undisturbed apart from some previous archaeological excavation since their abandonment around 1920. A fire had swept through the area around the same time, leaving behind no visible buildings and structures.
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| A great spot with breathtaking views to stop for lunch en route to our next site. |
Bob then led us to the site where we will be excavating over the next few weeks. He shared details regarding past findings and we were able to look at some cans and bottles, as well as larger features. Like at the previous sites, fires had destroyed all buildings. However Bob was able to show us evidence of a Japanese bath house, out house, several cabins, a garden and a gazebo-like structure. Farther past the site, Bob pointed out a human made chair. Made of granite blocks, it sits alone overlooking what would have been a breathtaking view a few decades ago before the surrounding trees grew. It was discovered by trail builders in 2003 and probably dates to the mid 1900's. It is not associated with other cultural evidence nearby.
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| Learning all about the camera found left behind in the Japanese bath house. |
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| The crew learning about the isolated granite-cut chair. |
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