West Shipyard Archaeological Dig
Sector: Road • Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Source: Hidden City Philadelphia
The West Shipyard archaeological dig, funded by the Delaware River Waterfront Corporation, aims to excavate the site of a historic shipyard that operated in the 17th and 18th centuries. The excavation will involve digging trenches to uncover artifacts and structures from Philadelphia's colonial port heritage, with public access to the site during specific hours.
- Status
- Under Construction
- Sector
- Road, Water Supply and Storage, Seaport, Car parking, Automotive
- Location
- Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- Hidden City Philadelphia
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Original status | under construction |
Taiyo status | Under Construction |
Taiyo last update | 2026-07-22 |
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Description | The West Shipyard archaeological dig, funded by the Delaware River Waterfront Corporation, aims to excavate the site of a historic shipyard that operated in the 17th and 18th centuries. The excavation will involve digging trenches to uncover artifacts and structures from Philadelphia's colonial port heritage, with public access to the site during specific hours. |
Original sector | Cultural Heritage |
Location
Country | United States of America (USA) |
State | Pennsylvania |
City | Philadelphia |
Source
Source | Hidden City Philadelphia |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Road, Water Supply and Storage, Seaport, Car parking, Automotive |
Article published date | 2025-03-20 |
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