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Archaeologists begin uncoverring wooden sidewalk at McGillycuddy house

Jennifer Naylor Gesick Journal staff
May 15, 2016
May 15, 2016 Updated Nov 13, 2024
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Mark Carpenter, left, and Megan Leonard sift through dirt in search of historic artifacts Saturday at an archeological dig site in front of the historic McGillycuddy House. The team unearthed the home's original wooden sidewalk, which may be the only original wooden sidewalk in Rapid City.

Josh Morgan, Journal staff

Steve Katz places a scoop of dirt in a bucket as he and other archeologists continue to unearth a historic wooden sidewalk Saturday in front of the historic McGillycuddy House.

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Jane Morehouse shows bits of wood that were part of the McGillycuddy House's original wooden sidewalk Saturday during an archeological dig in front of the home.

Josh Morgan, Journal staff

Jana Morehouse, left, and Melody Jacobsen dig through a lawn to reveal a historic wooden sidewalk Saturday afternoon at an archeological dig site in front of the historic McGillycuddy House.

Josh Morgan, Journal staff

Jana Morehouse, left, and Megan Leonard look for historic artifacts in a dirt sifter Saturday at an archeological dig site in front of the historic McGillycuddy house.

Josh Morgan, Journal staff

An archeological dig is taking place in front of the historic McGillycuddy House to unearth the property's original wooden sidewalk.

Josh Morgan, Journal staff

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It was a beautiful day for digging in front of the historic McGillycuddy house in Rapid City on Saturday as an excited crew began unearthing the home's original wooden sidewalk.

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Contact Jennifer Naylor Gesick at 394-8421 or jennifer.naylorgesick@rapidcityjournal.com.

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