A platform for research: civil engineering, architecture and urbanism
A platform for research: civil engineering, architecture and urbanism
The Springhouse, Patowmack Canal, Great Falls Park, Virginia
Springhouses were common structures in rural America, as they functioned as the natural refrigerators for a variety of foodstuffs. The Springhouse at Patowmack Canal was constructed prior to 1866 and it may have been constructed by Sam Anderson or William Dickey. Archaeological investigation revealed two stone foundation chambers situated on top of an underground stream. The use of Seneca sandstone blocks in the Springhouse suggests an early 19th century date of construction. The majority of the 536 artifacts recovered, however, date to the 20th century.
The Springhouse, Patowmack Canal, Great Falls Park, Virginia
Springhouses were common structures in rural America, as they functioned as the natural refrigerators for a variety of foodstuffs. The Springhouse at Patowmack Canal was constructed prior to 1866 and it may have been constructed by Sam Anderson or William Dickey. Archaeological investigation revealed two stone foundation chambers situated on top of an underground stream. The use of Seneca sandstone blocks in the Springhouse suggests an early 19th century date of construction. The majority of the 536 artifacts recovered, however, date to the 20th century.
The Springhouse, Patowmack Canal, Great Falls Park, Virginia
C. G. Troup (author) / A. G. Barnes (author)
1979
61 pages
Report
No indication
English
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