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West Shipyard Archaeological Dig Hosts Public Tour This Friday | Hidden City Philadelphia

West Shipyard Archaeological Dig Hosts Public Tour This Friday | Hidden City Philadelphia

This parking lot at Columbus Boulevard and Callowhill Street covers the former site of West Shipyard, a long-lost piece of 17th century maritime history along the Delaware River waterfront. A New York developer has plans to build on lot once an archeological study is conducted. | Photo: Michael Bixler

This week, archaeologists began digging beneath a parking lot at Vine Street and Columbus Boulevard in search of information about Philadelphia’s early maritime history. The asphalt lot covers the site of the former West Shipyard, founded in 1676 when the Delaware River waterfront was located along Water Street. On Friday, July 26 the public will have an opportunity to tour the site and see the work being done. Archaeologists will have artifacts on hand, give some background on the history of the site, and explain what they have found so far.

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Bob Bruhin

Bob Bruhin is a web developer, tour guide, art photographer, author, blogger, and graphic designer. His love of urban landscapes, especially in post-industrial Philadelphia, PA, leads him to document some of the darker corners of his city.

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