Name/Title
Block 12 South Side Buffalo Bayou, Houston Texas: Phase I Historical and Archaeological InvestigationsEntry/Object ID
GCA1_0034Scope and Content
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.Context
The report provides information on the history of land use around the Buffalo Bayou, which intersects with Glenwood Cemetery.Collection
Collection #1 Pamphlets, Mail-outs, Brochures, Booklets, etc.Category
CI: SV: SSI: Historical Reports
CI: SV: Reports
Lexicon
Getty AAT
Concept
investigation, justice centers, historical archaeology, building history researchLOC Thesaurus for Graphic Materials
Archaeological sites, Research, Investigation, Historical studiesSearch Terms
Archaeology, University of Houston, Buffalo Bayou, Criminal Justice Center, Kenneth L. Brown, Janet K. Wagner, Rikki RubensteinArchive Details
Creator
Kenneth L. Brown, Janet K. Wagner, Rikki RubensteinDate(s) of Creation
Apr 1, 1989Archive Size/Extent
28 pagesPrimary Language
EnglishArchive Items Details
Title
Block 12 South Side Buffalo Bayou, Houston Texas: Phase I Historical and Archaeological InvestigationsDescription
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.Creator
Kenneth L. Brown, Janet K. Wagner, Rikki RubensteinDate(s) of Creation
Apr 1, 1989Container
FolderSubjects
Investigations, GovernmentalLocation
Location
Box
Collection 1, Box 1* Untyped Location
Archive RoomCategory
PermanentCondition
Reason for Exam
InventoryOverall Condition
GoodCondition Type
Creasing, Fading, DentDate Examined
Jun 25, 2025Surface
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.Materials
PaperParts
The coil for the report has been removed from the book.Notes
Extent: 28 pagesReproductions
Notes
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.General Notes
Note Type
Cross ReferenceNote
Cross reference to collection 5.Create Date
June 25, 2025Update Date
October 14, 2026
