Utility Crews Unearth Artifacts of City’s Past
From Times Wire Reports
Artifacts uncovered beneath downtown streets by utility crews are offering a glimpse into the past, but they could also drive up the cost of the city’s water and sewer line project by $250,000, or 16%.
Backhoes have unearthed Native American, Chinese American and Spanish artifacts.
The discovery surprised city officials, who are spending $1.6 million on the project.
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