Stage 1 Archaeological Assessment Report September 2017

Stage 1 Archaeological Assessment Report September 2017

STAGE 1: ARCHAEOLOGICAL ASSESSMENT REPORT 3129 LAUZON ROAD PART OF LOT 127 CONCESSION 2 GEOGRAPHIC TOWNSHIP OF SANDWICH CITY OF WINDSOR ESSEX COUNTY, ONTARIO Prepared for: Melanie Muir DILLON CONSULTING LIMITED 3200 Deziel Drive Suite 608 Windsor, Ontario N8W 5K8 Phone: (519) 948-5000 Fax: (519) 948-5054 E-mail: [email protected] Prepared by: Sarah Ingram, MA, RPA Archaeologist R1116 W. Bruce Stewart, MA, CAHP, RPA Project Director P109 Cultural Resource Management Group Limited 6040 Almon Street Halifax, Nova Scotia B3K 1T8 Phone: (902) 453-4972 Fax: (902) 446-3066 E-mail: [email protected] Archaeological License No.: P109 PIF No: P109-0065-2017 Date: September 2017 - Original Report 3129 Lauzon Road, Windsor ON Stage 1 Archaeological Assessment Report September 2017 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY In the summer of 2017, Cultural Resource Management (CRM) Group was retained by Dillon Consulting Limited (Dillon) on behalf of 2516053 Ontario Inc. to undertake a Stage 1 Archaeological Assessment of a property measuring approximately 1.5 hectares (3.7 acres) (Land Registry Office). Located at 3129 Lauzon Road in the City of Windsor, the study area is legally described as Part of Lot 127 Concession 2, Township of Sandwich East, City of Windsor, Essex County, Ontario (Figures 1 & 2). This report addresses the Stage 1 archaeological assessment carried out in advance of the proposed redevelopment of 3129 Lauzon Road in order to meet the intent of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.P.13 (Government of Ontario 1990) and the County of Essex Official Plan (County of Essex 2014). Based on the historical research portion of the background study, it is evident that the study area has been utilized for generalized agricultural practices in the past. There are 3 registered historic archaeological sites within 2 kilometres of the study area. Based on the evidence for Euro-Canadian settlement in Essex County and Township of Sandwich East from the mid nineteenth century, the study area is considered to have moderate potential for historic Euro-Canadian archaeological resources. The study area reflects a number of factors which suggest moderate to high archaeological potential for encountering historic resources (MTCS S&G 1.3.1). The study area is situated directly east of Little River. The study area is situated within an area highly desirable for hunting and fishing, as well as agricultural subsistence. The presence of previously identified Aboriginal archaeological sites in the close proximity would increase the potential for Precontact Aboriginal resource within the study area, and Aboriginal trails are documented to the north of the study area. The potential for Precontact Aboriginal archaeological resources within the study area is considered to be high. According to the MTCS Standards and Guidelines, any indication of archaeological potential within the study area, requires a Stage 2 Archaeological Assessment (MTCS S&G 1.3 Standard 1). Consequently, a Stage 2 Archaeological Assessment is recommended. The Ontario Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport is asked to review the results and recommendations presented in this Stage 1 report, accept the report into the Provincial Register of archaeological reports and issue a standard letter of concurrence with the findings presented herein. CULTURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT GROUP LIMITED Page i PROJECT PERSONNEL Licensed Archaeologist W. Bruce Stewart, M.A., CAHP, RPA (P109) Licensed Field Director Barbara Johnson, B.Sc. (R1103) Report Preparation Sarah Ingram, M.A., RPA (R1116) Archaeologist Barbara Johnson, B.Sc. (R1103) Research Kyle Cigolotti, B.A. Drafting W. Bruce Stewart, MA, CAHP, RPA (P109) Project Director Sara Pardy Office Administrator ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Proponent Contact Melanie Muir Dillon Consulting Limited Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport Robert Von Bitter Archaeological Data Coordinator CULTURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT GROUP LIMITED Page ii TABLE OF CONTENTS Page 1.0 PROJECT CONTEXT ..................................................................................................................... 1 1.1 Development Context ............................................................................................................ 1 1.1.1 Objectives ................................................................................................................ 1 1.2 Historical Context .................................................................................................................. 2 1.2.1 Aboriginal Land Use History .................................................................................. 2 1.2.2 Euro-Canadian Land Use History ............................................................................ 7 1.2.3 Farm Lot 22, Concession 1 East Boundary Property .............................................. 7 1.3 Archaeological Context ......................................................................................................... 8 1.3.1 Geography and the Natural Environment ................................................................ 8 1.3.2 Previous Archaeological Research .......................................................................... 9 1.3.3 Historic Properties and Plaques ............................................................................. 10 2.0 FIELD METHODS ........................................................................................................................ 11 3.0 ANALYSIS AND CONCLUSIONS ............................................................................................. 12 3.1 Archaeological Potential ...................................................................................................... 12 3.1.1 Potential for Precontact Aboriginal Archaeological Resources ............................ 13 3.1.2 Potential for Precontact Euro-Canadian Resources ............................................... 13 3.1.3 Areas Where Archaeological Potential has Been Removed .................................. 14 3.2 Stage 2 Field Methods ......................................................................................................... 14 3.2.1 First Nation Engagement ....................................................................................... 14 3.2.2 Pedestrian Survey .................................................................................................. 15 3.2.3 Test Pit Survey ...................................................................................................... 15 4.0 RECOMMENDATIONS ............................................................................................................... 16 5.0 ADVICE ON COMPLIANCE WITH LEGISLATION ................................................................. 17 6.0 BIBLIOGRAPHY AND SOURCES ............................................................................................. 18 7.0 IMAGES ......................................................................................................................................... 21 8.0 FIGURES ........................................................................................................................................ 26 List of Images Plate 1: View from southeast corner of study area along southern edge of property .............. 21 Plate 2: View from southeast corner of study area towrds northwest corner of study ............ 21 Plate 3: Little River at western boundary of study area .......................................................... 22 Plate 4: Metal drum discarded next to Little River along western boundary ......................... 22 Plate 5: View from western boundary towards Lauzon Road. ................................................ 23 Plate 6: Northern area with evidence of dumping, concrete blocks, wood chips, piping ........ 23 Plate 7: Dumping of garbage center of the northern boundary. .............................................. 24 Plate 8: View of cement pad and looped driveway. ................................................................ 24 Plate 9: View from Lauzon Road of front of house and utilities ............................................. 25 CULTURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT GROUP LIMITED Page iii Plate 10: View from Lauzon Road of looped driveway and house. .......................................... 25 List of Figures Figure 1: Windsor Area Topographical Map............................................................................. 27 Figure 2: Detailed Study Area ................................................................................................... 28 Figure 3: Conceptual Site Plan .................................................................................................. 29 Figure 4: Historical Atlas 1881 ................................................................................................. 30 Figure 5: 1954 Essex County Aerial Photo .............................................................................. 31 Figure 6: Soil Map ..................................................................................................................... 32 Figure 7: Windsor Archaeological Master Plan. ....................................................................... 33 Figure 8: Photo Directions ......................................................................................................... 34 Figure 9: Stage 2 Field Methods. ............................................................................................... 35 CULTURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT GROUP LIMITED Page iv

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