Introduction

Heinlenville was one of six San José Chinatowns. Archaeologists from the Anthropological Studies Center, Sonoma State University and local San José historians are working with the Redevelopment Agency, City of San José to unearth selected areas of Heinlenville and early Japantown. The test excavation took place from the 11th to 17th March 2008, and data recovery excavation was conducted from the 14th to 23rd of April 2009. Work continues now back at the ASC lab, as we process artifacts and soil samples recovered from the site.

Wednesday, March 5, 2008

Archaeology

Today, the Heinlenville block bounded by Taylor, Jackson, Sixth and Seventh streets, in San Jose is slated for development. Archaeologists from the Anthropological Studies Center, Sonoma State University and local San Jose historians are working with the Redevelopment Agency, City of San José to unearth selected areas of Heinlenville and early Japantown. We hope to uncover the remains of houses, backyards, restaurants, and stores, as well as those of Heinlenville’s original Ng Shing Gung Temple. The excavation will continue for 10 days from 11 to 20 March 2008, and will help us understand the lives of early Chinese and Japanese settlers in San José.
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