Solarized Glass: above is a type of glass produced from ~1915-1930 that slowly turns purple after prolonged exposure to sunlight. It is unusual to find this older type of glass in a 1950s site. Perhaps people were reusing old containers to store items here. This artifact was found in shovel test pit II-2.
Brick: brick fragment pictured above could have been part of the school structure or was possibly mixed up in the soil used to backfill the demolished school site. This artifact was found in shovel test pit III-3.
Painted Wall: a fragment of the wall some community members recognized as possibly coming from the school’s bathroom. This fragment shows evidence of being repainted, showing how the school was maintained by the community during its years of use. It was found in shovel test pit III-4, which is very close to where source 2 remembered the front door of the Kennerly School.
Unidentified Metal: Artifacts like the one pictured above often need more research to determine their use and origin. One archaeologist thought this might be a washer that would go behind a nail, but this is thinner than most washers. When artifacts become weathered or possibly break off from a bigger object, it can be difficult for researchers to identify the purpose behind the artifact.
Floor Tile: A tile some community members recognized as possibly coming from the school. This floor tile was from the portion of the school which was added later on in the school’s lifespan. The school saw improvements and renovations during its use to meet the needs of the community.
