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Black and white photographic print showing a 1970 archaeological dig outside the doorway in the center of the southwest eaves wall of the Mouns Jones House. The photo depicts Arthur Dickson (dig coordinator) pointing to unearthed stone wall remnants appearing to be either retaining walls or part of a foundation. Conch shell (sometimes used as a signal horn t
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Black and white photographic print showing amateur archaeological dig outside the west eaves wall of the Mouns Jones House. Photo depicts Arthur Dickson (at left) and students working on dig. Note written in blue pen on verso reads, "Archaeological dig 1970 Arthur Dickson Teacher at Pottstown Junior High Sch" Note stamped in black ink on verso reads
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Article titled "Saturday, they'll dig for funds" appearing in the October 7, 1970 edition of the "Reading Times." The piece describes amateur archaeological work being conducting near the Mouns Jones House by Arthur Dickson. Article also briefly mentions the Mouns Jones Country Fair, Mouns Jones History, and HPTBC. See additional image for full text (see
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HPTBC Sites & Structures Report, April, 2014 1. Mower storage shed [donated by Lowe's] located off Swede's Lane; installed on stone base and tamped gravel top-dressing; floor joists screwed to 4"x 6" locust sleepers bedded in gravel. Ratify email approval of mower purchase, 0%-financed by Shelley Fund, quarterly, 5 yrs.; insurance coverage on shed, and mowe
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The following is a summary of preservation and restoration work planned, completed, and in-progress, including requested Board action on pending projects and collections management: George Douglass House: Carpentry and joinery by Tom and Chris Lainhoff continue toward restoring the center passage ["hallway"] and elaborately paneled and balustraded sta
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Sites & Structures Committee Report for August 14, 2013 meeting of the Board of the Directors of the Historic Preservation Trust of Berks County Description: The following is a summary of stabilization, preservation, restoration, and related work planned, completed, and in-progress, including requested Board approval or other action on pending work and
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Sites & Structures Report for November 13, 2013 meeting of the Board of the Directors of the Historic Preservation Trust of Berks County Description: The following is a summary of stabilization, preservation, restoration, and related work planned, completed, and in-progress, including requested Board approval or other action on pending work and projects
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