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The artifacts dug up in the areas where I-95's Girard Avenue exchange is being improved and expanded help tell the stories of ancient Native American settlements, the lives of Colonial Philadelphians and streams that now run below city streets.

The public is invited to see many of these artifacts and hear the tales they tell from archaeologists and historians working on the project at a Wednesday night event. Attendees will also learn about The Cramp Shipyard building, a local landmark that will be torn down to make way for the new interchange.

"Before & Below I-95: Archaeological and Historical Discoveries" will be presented from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at St. Michael's Lutheran Church, located at Trenton Avenue and East Cumberland Street in Philadelphia.

Some of the history will also be detailed through maps, photos and videos. Light refreshments will be served. The event, sponsored by the Central Delaware Advocacy Group,  is free.

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by Ken Hutchins (not verified) | October 28, 2010 - 11:11am

This was an excellent, community driven event. The displays of the artifacts were nicely displayed, along with a nice presentation and slide show. There were a number of tables in the hall area, ranging from local historian and author Kenneth Milano, the light refreshments, and discussions of the Central Delaware Planning group. And I learned of a new park coming to the riverfront, just south of the Ben Franklin Bridge -- probably the pier that used to house the cruiser Olympia before it was towed to Penns's Landing. 

 

Hopefully, photographs, the slide presentation (in PDF format) can be posted somewhere. The local coverage on CBS3 was a great benefit to the project. 

by Matt Golas | October 28, 2010 - 1:02pm

hi ken. planphilly will have a complete story up later today

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