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Archaeological Assessment of Heritage Resources for the Assiniboine Riverwalk (300 Assiniboine Avenue)

Mechanised excavation of an assessment trench yielded 176 Postcontact artifacts dating between post-1826 to the early 20th century in the following categories: architectural objects; lighting; recreation; adornment; detritus; storage containers, including medicine, perfume, and beverage; ornamental containers; dinnerware; natural objects; floral and faunal remains. Stratigraphy is discussed in detail. Appendices include an artifact catalogue and the results of construction monitoring.
Quaternary Consultants Ltd.. 1990. Archaeological Assessment of Heritage Resources for the Assiniboine Riverwalk (300 Assiniboine Avenue). Winnipeg:Quaternary Consultants Ltd.. Prepared for Scatliff and Rech. [ CRM report (28pp)(HRB, MM) ]
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Archaeological Assessment of Impact Zones on South Point for the Proposed Norwood/Main Street Bridge Project

Impact assessment reports on operations yielding 309 artifacts from 4 trenches excavated by backhoe. Most date to between 1885 and 1925, with one exception predating 1880, and occasional recent specimens. Artifacts were recovered in the following categories: architectural objects; transportation; ornamental and storage containers including beverage, condiment, ink, medicine, chemical, and cosmetic bottles; dinnerware; faunal remains; detritus; clothing; recreation; lighting. Stratigraphy is detailed. Appendices include a hierarchical chart of the CHIN cataloguing format and artifact catalogue.
Quaternary Consultants Ltd.. 1990. Archaeological Assessment of Impact Zones on South Point for the Proposed Norwood/Main Street Bridge Project. Winnipeg:Quaternary Consultants Ltd.. [ CRM report (63pp)(HRB, MM) ]
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Archaeological Assessment of the Bonnycastle Park Amphitheatre Locality

Assessment and monitoring of construction at the amphitheatre locality turned up artifacts from the Recent Period (post-1920) that were observed to be the result of landfill activities. None of the artifacts were curated.
Quaternary Consultants Ltd.. 1990. Archaeological Assessment of the Bonnycastle Park Amphitheatre Locality. Winnipeg:Quaternary Consultants Ltd.. Prepared for Scatliff and Rech. [ CRM report (11pp)(HRB) ]
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Archaeological Investigations at Upper Fort Garry, 1978

This article is about the north gate of mid-1850s Upper Fort Garry. The excavation of this gate is discussed, with studies on the roadway, features, the North Palisade, a summary and discussions and recommendations. There are photographs and profile drawings.
Priess, Peter J.. 1980. Archaeological Investigations at Upper Fort Garry, 1978. Ottawa:Environment Canada, Parks Service. [ Research bulletin (31pp.)(FNHSC, MM, PC) ]
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Archaeological Investigations in Conjunction with the Main/Norwood Project

This report on investigations in areas affected by the bridge project consists of 3 reports: 2 impact assessments – for CN Grade Separation Relocation and Fort Garry Curling Club Location – and one monitoring operation at the Bell Avenue Location. The 543 artifacts recovered date from Contact/Protocontact, later Blackduck tradition/Rainy River Composite (AD 1650-1770) to early 20th century, representing the following categories: Precontact lithics, ceramics; floral and faunal remains; architectural objects; lighting elements; communication; food procurement; commerce; clothing; recreation; adornment; transportation; glass and ceramic storage and ornamental containers; dinnerware; detritus. Stratigraphy is discussed in detail at each location. Appendices include an artifact catalogue.
Quaternary Consultants Ltd.. 1994. Archaeological Investigations in Conjunction with the Main/Norwood Project. Winnipeg:Quaternary Consultants Ltd.. [ CRM monograph report (81pp)(HRB, MM) ]
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Archaeological Mitigation of the CanWest Global Park Baseball Facility

Mitigation of baseball facility construction yielded a total of 86,852 artifacts. Precontact artifacts recovered from two levels include: lithic tools; ceramics representative of Bird Lake, Rainy River, Plains Woodland, and Oneota-like styles; and faunal and floral remains. Postcontact artifacts fall under the following categories: architectural objects; lighting and manufacturing equipment; communication; food processing; clothing; recreation; transportation; unknown; faunal remains; containers including storage, cooking, and ornamental; glass and ceramic dinnerware. Stratigraphy is detailed by layer, and a discussion of land use covers Precontact (4000 BC-AD 1737), Fur Trade (AD 1737-1860), Immigration and Industrial (1860-1900), and Urban (1900-1970) Periods.
Quaternary Consultants Ltd.. 2000. Archaeological Mitigation of the CanWest Global Park Baseball Facility. Winnipeg:Quaternary Consultants Ltd.. [ CRM monograph report (127pp)(HRB, MM) ]
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Archaeological Monitoring & Mitigation of the CN Rail Overpass Reconstruction - Mile 0.40 Rivers Subdivision P.D. No.94-32

Monitoring of excavations yielded 1347 artifacts from early 20th century deposits (1900s to ca. 1950), a leather coat from the Homestead Period (1860s to 1880s), and 9789 artifacts from two Protocontact (ca. AD 1650 to 1740) horizons. Artifacts represent the following categories: lithics; architectural objects; lighting and manufacturing equipment; medicine; communication; food procurement and processing; clothing; transportation; trade goods, adornment; recreation; faunal and floral remains; glass, wooden and ceramic storage, cooking, ornamental, toiletry, and waste containers; glass and ceramic dinnerware. Stratigraphy is detailed by layer, and appendices include artifact catalogues from recoveries east and west of Main Street.
Quaternary Consultants Ltd.. 1995. Archaeological Monitoring & Mitigation of the CN Rail Overpass Reconstruction - Mile 0.40 Rivers Subdivision P.D. No.94-32. Quaternary Consultants Ltd.. Prepared for Submitted to Reid Crowther & Partners Ltd.. [ CRM monograph report (266pp)(HRB, MM) ]
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Archaeological Monitoring and Mitigation of the Northbound Norwood Bridge Construction Project

Construction monitoring recovered 7574 artifacts from the early 20th century, Protocontact (AD 1650 to 1740), and a Precontact occupation associated with the Blackduck culture (ca. AD 100 to 1400); and a Precontact human burial (dated 1375 years ago). Artifacts represent the following categories: lithics; Precontact ceramics; architectural objects; lighting and manufacturing equipment; communication; clothing; transportation; floral and faunal remains; storage, cooking, ornamental and waste containers; dinnerware. Forensic analysis and cultural context are provided on the burial. Stratigraphy is detailed by layer. Appendices include a final report on the burial by Dr. Christopher Meiklejohn and an artifact catalogue.
Quaternary Consultants Ltd.. 1996. Archaeological Monitoring and Mitigation of the Northbound Norwood Bridge Construction Project. Winnipeg:Quaternary Consultants Ltd.. [ CRM monograph report (144pp)(HRB, MM) ]
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Archaeological Monitoring and Mitigation of the West Roads Project

Monitoring and mitigation of construction of Pioneer and Water Avenue reconfiguration yielded Precontact artifacts (7001) tentatively attributed to the Peace Meeting horizon (AD 1275-1295) from the following categories: lithics, ceramics (Rainy River, Plains Woodland, Bird River), floral and faunal remains. Postcontact artifacts (49) derived from the Industrial Period (1870-1989) represent categories of: architectural objects; manufacturing equipment; clothing; recreation; adornment; medicine; glass and ceramic storage, cooking, and dinnerware containers. Where possible, containers (bottles, dinnerware) are identified by manufacturer and date. Stratigraphy is discussed in detail.
Quaternary Consultants Ltd.. 2003. Archaeological Monitoring and Mitigation of the West Roads Project. Winnipeg:Quaternary Consultants Ltd.. [ CRM report (65pp)(HRB, MM) ]
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Archaeological Monitoring at the Earl's Restaurant Site

wMonitoring of sub-surface augering and excavations for service installations yielded artifacts and stratigraphic data from the Urban Development Period (begins 1873 at this site). Structural remnants of North-West Laundry and the Bain Building, as well as 70 artifacts (dating to early 1900s, relating mainly to residential activities) were recovered. Artifacts represent the following categories: architectural objects; lighting; transportation; glass and ceramic ornamental and storage containers; dinnerware; faunal remains. Stratigraphy is discussed in detail. Appendices include historic maps and panoramas and artifact catalogue.
Quaternary Consultants Ltd.. 1994. Archaeological Monitoring at the Earl's Restaurant Site. Winnipeg:Quaternary Consultants Ltd.. [ CRM report (55pp)(HRB, MM) ]
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