Fun In The Turn Of The Century

[diggermeister]

Hey All, Just wanted to post a couple of photos from a recent dig I did (alone) behind a 1890's vacant that due to become a shopping center soon. It was all TOC down to the layer I've finished thus far. It's still probing out another five+ feet so I hope that John and I will be able to finish it this weekend.
So far only one pre ABM whole but several necks and bases. I did get some good early ABM sodas; several embossed Buffalo Ginger Ales, a NuGrape, Orange Crush and a Nehi. Groves, Rawleigh's and a few other common clear meds.
It's been Fun at the TOC...

 

[diggermeister]

Finds...

 

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More finds...

 

[diggermeister]

A picture of the back of the house. This is an addition to the original that contains the kitchen and the bathroom. The privy was only about 12' from this back wall. About 25' from the original back wall...

 

[Digswithstick]

Nice finds .How old is the house ? Should be more privies possibly .

 

[VA is for Diggers]

Looks like fun to me! Probably some good bottles at the bottom.

 

[willong]

Hope that last five feet (or the next hole on the lot) goes to pontils for ya!

 

[madman]

gary looks like you found some nice milks

 

[athometoo]

really quick question , was this a privy , cistern or well? thanks sam

 

[diggermeister]

Hey Sam, I believe that it is a privy. There are definitely layers; fill then sand/ash then use etc. etc. It got older as it went down. Still probing to 5+ ft. John and I intend to finish it soon.