Block 12 South Side Buffalo Bayou, Houston Texas: Phase I Historical and Archaeological Investigations

Archive

The report provides detailed information on the historical land use and the archaeological survey assessments required for the construction of the Criminal Justice Center on Block 12. It presents a concise summary of data from both the land use survey and the archaeological investigation, illuminating significant insights into the area's past human activity. This study was prepared by Kenneth L. Brown, Janet K. Wagner, and Rikki Rubenstein from the Archaeological Research Laboratory at the University of Houston. The booklet spans 28 pages and is designated as publication number 1.

The report provides information on the history of land use around the Buffalo Bayou, which intersects with Glenwood Cemetery.

Collection #1 Pamphlets, Mail-outs, Brochures, Booklets, etc.

CI: SV: SSI: Historical Reports

CI: SV: Reports

investigation

justice centers

historical archaeology

building history research

Archaeological sites

Research

Investigation

Historical studies

Archaeology

University of Houston

Buffalo Bayou

Criminal Justice Center

Kenneth L. Brown

Janet K. Wagner

Rikki Rubenstein

Kenneth L. Brown

Janet K. Wagner

Rikki Rubenstein

Apr 1, 1989

28 pages

English

Block 12 South Side Buffalo Bayou, Houston Texas: Phase I Historical and Archaeological Investigations

The report provides detailed information on the historical land use and the archaeological survey assessments required for the construction of the Criminal Justice Center on Block 12. It presents a concise summary of data from both the land use survey and the archaeological investigation, illuminating significant insights into the area's past human activity. This study was prepared by Kenneth L. Brown, Janet K. Wagner, and Rikki Rubenstein from the Archaeological Research Laboratory at the University of Houston. The booklet spans 28 pages and is designated as publication number 1.

Kenneth L. Brown

Janet K. Wagner

Rikki Rubenstein

Apr 1, 1989

Folder

Investigations, Governmental

11 in

8-1/2 in

Collection 1, Box 1

Archive Room

Permanent

Inventory

Good

Creasing

Fading

Dent

Jun 25, 2025

The cover displays a prominent crease that runs diagonally across its surface, indicating it has been bent and handled frequently over time. Additionally, the upper portion of the cover exhibits signs of fading, with discoloration that suggests prolonged exposure to light. In the top right corner, a slight bend.

Paper

The coil for the report has been removed from the book.

Extent: 28 pages

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Written permission to publish or display reproductions of Glenwood Cemetery, Inc. archive materials must be secured from the Foundation prior to use of the material. The following credit must be printed under each reproduction: “Reprinted with the permission of Glenwood Cemetery, Inc. & Glenwood Cemetery Historic Preservation Foundation”. Clearance of any copyrighted material is the responsibility of the person wishing to publish or display said material.

Cross Reference

Cross reference to collection 5.