History Lost & Found
Archeology
Archeologists not only dig in remote places to uncover ancient civilizations, but they also look for artifacts at urban sites such as this one. Look below for remnants of the President's House foundation using the diagram as a guide.
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President's House Site Archeological Excavation with key. Courtesy, Independence National Historical Park.
The historic ground plan for the President's House showing the area of the excavations and the relationship of the site to the present Liberty Bell Center. Courtesy, Independence National Historical Park.
On July 11, 2007, a West African Yoruba and Pan-African libation ceremony concluded the closing of the archeological investigation.
Archeologists at work in the cold cellar area of the kitchen.
Erected by National Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical date for this entry is July 11, 2007.
Location. 39° 57.026′ N, 75° 9.004′ W. Marker is in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in Philadelphia County. It is in William Penn Annex East. Marker is at the intersection of Market Street and South Independence Mall West (6th Street), on
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Awarding a Peace Medal (here, next to this marker); a different marker also named History Lost & Found (here, next to this marker); Washington's Death and a Renewed Hope for Freedom (here, next to this marker); The Dirty Business of Slavery (here, next to this marker); The House & the People Who Worked & Lived In It (here, next to this marker); "I will fear no Evil" (here, next to this marker); Mount Vernon to Philadelphia (here, next to this marker); The Keeper of the House (here, next to this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Philadelphia.
Also see . . .
1. History of the President's House Site. (Submitted on March 31, 2017, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
2. President's House Site: Uncovering the Past through Archeology. (Submitted on March 31, 2017, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
Credits. This page was last revised on February 2, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 31, 2017, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 402 times since then and 38 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on March 31, 2017, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.
