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PROJECT SUMMARY REPORTJune 14th, 2017
This project built on the results of a historic context study and an archaeological field school to address the archaeology of this important early 20th century WWI home front activity. Based on the recommendations in the historic context study, excavations were conducted in the summer of 2015 to record and evaluate Spruce Mill archaeological deposits. The purpose was to determine if the archaeological remains to the east of the Fort Vancouver stockade contained sufficient integrity and included material of sufficient scientific and historical value to contribute to the National Register significance of FOVA. Likewise, these test excavations sought to determine if the deposits have material characteristics that would argue for their preservation in place under the National Register of Historic Places criteria. A third benefit was to provide evidence of the tangible remains of these operations to improve the interpretation of history at Fort Vancouver. This project summarized informatio
