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Item Invisible in the "Elysian Fields" : an argument for the inclusion of archaeological resources in Clifton Park’s master plan(2010-12) Schiszik, LaurenLocated in northeastern Baltimore City, Clifton Park is one of the few remaining vestiges of the 19th century historic landscape in Baltimore. It has a significant and varied history spanning 200 years, including its recent role as a park in the park system designed by the Olmsted Brothers. Best known as the summer estate of philanthropist Johns Hopkins in the 19th century, the site was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2007. In 2008, the Parks and Recreation Department, with architecture firm Ayers, Saint & Gross and with input from other invested parties, created a Master Plan for Clifton Park that intends to enhance the visitor’s experience of both its historic resources and recreational facilities. While the Master Plan has done an excellent job planning for the architectural and landscape resources, it neglects archaeological resources. This is due to several reasons, namely that Baltimore City Code does not protect archaeological resources, and those involved in the Master Plan had no background in archaeology. The primary objectives of this research are to identify potential archaeological resources located at Clifton Park and make a case for the inclusion of archaeological resources in the Master Plan because they can significantly enhance the plan’s goals.Item “Then You’ll Have a Fine House…”: The New Frame House of Norwegian Immigrants Anna and Hans Goulson, Swift County, Minnesota(2011-04) Linebaugh, Donald; Skinner (Bolasky), Amy; Stuebner, Ali; Palisin, Rachel; Schiszik, LaurenBuilding on an earlier investigation to examine the dugout house site of the Lars and Anna Christopherson and later Hans and Anna Christopherson Goulson families, the present study of the Goulson’s frame house grew out of interest by current family members in preserving the structure and teaching their history to the next generation. Anna, her second husband Hans Goulson, and their children moved from their traditional dugout house into their new one-and-a-half-story frame house in 1880 or 1881. The small balloon frame house retains an amazing Norwegian-inspired interior paint scheme The family occupied the structure until the late 19th century, when they built and moved into a larger farmhouse on adjacent property in Chippewa County. The circa 1880 frame house was subsequently used for storing grain and later farming equipment. The current project involves an architectural study and stabilization effort along with an archaeological survey of the immediate vicinity of the house; this work was completed with the help of Goulson family members and friends from across the country. The purpose of the project was to document, stabilize and weatherproof the ca. 1880 Goulson frame house and develop preservation strategies for long term use.