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Dendroarchaeological analysis of the Terminal Warehouse in New York City reveals a history of long-distance timber transport during the Gilded Age

Authors :
Leland, Caroline
Rao, Mukund Palat
Cook, Edward R.
Cook, Benjamin I.
Lapidus, Bryan M.
Staniforth, Andrew B.
Solomon, Alan
Holloway, Marguerite Y.
Rodriguez-Caton, Milagros
Source :
Journal of Archaeological Science: Reports; October 2021, Vol. 39 Issue: 1
Publication Year :
2021

Abstract

•The Terminal Warehouse timbers were likely harvested from Georgia or Alabama, US.•Tree-ring analysis provides insight on the logging industry during the 19th century.•Timber preservation is important for history, science, and the environment.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
2352409X
Volume :
39
Issue :
1
Database :
Supplemental Index
Journal :
Journal of Archaeological Science: Reports
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
ejs57079182
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jasrep.2021.103114