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6.0 HPSR 06-09-2005APR ~ 1 ~244~' MINNESOTA HISTORICAL SOCIETY Apri17, 2005 Stephen Rohlf City of Elk River 13065 Orono Parkway NW Elk River, MN 55330 RE: F.Y. 2005 Certified Local Government Award Federal_ Grant Nurriber: 27-OS-20425.011 Dear Mr. Rohlf: I am pleased to inform you that on March 31, 2005 the Minnesota Historical Society's Grants Review Committee reviewed the city's Certified Local Government grant application. Their recommendation was to approve $10,000 for an archaeological examination of two sites. The Grants Office is in the process of preparing the Certified Local Government Grant Agreement for your project. This will be forwarded to you when completed. On behalf of the Society and the State Historic Preservation Office, I am pleased to be able to inform you of this award. Our office looks forward to working with the city on this important project. Should you have any questions or concerns about the award or the agreement, please do not hesitate to call either Mandy Skypala at (651) 296-5478 or Mike Koop at (651) 296-5451. Thank you. Sincerely, `(.c~~ Britta L. Bloomberg Deputy State Historic Preservation Officer cc: Cynthia Olson, HPC Chair 345 Kellogg Boulevard West/Saint Paul, l\4innesota 55102-1906/Telephone 651-296-6126 Archaeological Excavation of Two Study Sites, City of Elk River Proposal 21 Apri12005 Richard M. Rothaus, Ph.D, R.P.A. Assistant Vice-President for Research Professor of History 210 Administrative Services St. Cloud State University St. Cloud, MN 56301 320-308-4932 rrothaus@stcloudstate.edu ~-- _ ~ ,~ __ ~~„ 7....y,,~ 1 - - _ 21 SH0051 (First Sawmill) in 1887 Background St. Cloud State University is the second-largest University in the State of Minnesota, and the largest University in the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities System, with approximately 700 faculty members and 16,000 students. With an Archaeological laboratory, a Cultural and Environmental Landscapes Laboratory, and the Spatial Analysis Research Center (GIS lab), SCSU is uniquely equipped to conduct archaeological research in Central Minnesota. Prof. Rothaus has worked extensively in Europe, Asia and North America, and he is one of the few individuals in Minnesota who meets the Secretary of the Interior's Professional Standards for both prehistoric and historic archaeology. In Minnesota, Prof. Rothaus has focused his research on issues of landscape history and cultural resource management in Central Minnesota, focusing on the Mille Lacs and Elk River regions. In 2003 he completed a literature search of prehistoric and historic Elk River, and created an archaeological probability model now being used as by the City of Elk River as a planning tool.l In 2004, Prof. Rothaus conducted a Phase I archaeological survey in Elk River which confirmed the veracity of the probability model and identified the first known prehistoric sites in Elk River Township. Nine sites were added to the official state inventory of archaeological sites as a result of that survey. SCSU is particularly interested in this project as it meshes well with our educational objectives, the ongoing research activities of Prof. Rothaus and a continuing partnership with the City of Elk River and the Sherburne County Historical Society. SCSU does not regular engage in archaeological contract work, as our primary mission is teaching and research. This project, however, corresponds nicely with that mission, and we consider this a "value-added" opportunity. While all work will be performed by qualified individuals fully paid for their time, SCSU will involve both graduate and undergraduate students as possible. Of particular interest is using this project to illustrate the real-world elements of archaeological field work. Additionally, this project calls for substantial public outreach and education. Not only does this fall within the mission of SCSU, we are particularly eager to engage our students in public education, outreach and service activities. We believe that students learn best from opportunities for civic engagement within the context of their studies, and that by providing them with such opportunities we are preparing the professionals of the future who will incorporate the ideals of civic responsibility into their lives. Site Description Elk River First Sawmill (21 SH00051). This site has been identified as the location of the first sawmill and later the first planing mill in Elk River. See Locations 2 and 9 on Map 1, and Map 2. 1 R. Rothaus, J. Haug, and J. McFarlane, "`Prehistoric and Early Historic Heritage of Elk River, Minnesota: Current Knowledge and Probability Modeling." Minnesota Archaeologist 63 (2004) 97-117. 2 The first sawmill was built by Ard Godfrey and John G. Jameson along the Elk River shortly after they built the dam. In a September 1851 letter to his .wife Nancy, who was also Godfrey's sister, Jameson says that they had started work on the dam and the gristmill (on the other side of the river) and would be starting the sawmill either that winter or by the following spring. Godfrey and Jameson ran the mill together until 1855 when they divided their property. Jameson took the farm land east of the Elk River while Godfrey kept the mills and the land west of the river. In 1858 Godfrey sold the mill property to Richard Martin, who then sold the property to Edward Martin in 1863. The mills were purchased by James B. Mills in 1863 and by George Albee, Mill's brother-in-law, in 1865. The first planing mill in Elk River was built in 1873 by Thomas S. and W.C. Nickerson at approximately the same location as the first sawmill. This first planing mill was destroyed in the May 1887 fire. Another planing mill was in operation by 1890 and was most likely in the same location as the first planing mill. This mill was initially powered by the Elk River but by 1894 a steam plant was built for additional power. Lumber that was cut at the sawmill on the Mississippi River and was then brought to this mill for finishing touches. Avast lumber yard occupied the area between the sawmill and the planing mill. The planing mill operated until 1903 when the sawmill machinery was sold and the operation shut down. The building was then used as storage for a number of years by the Houlton family for the farm located near the mill and the offices in the mill were used as a residence for a time. In March 1923 the planing mill was destroyed by fire.z In 2004, Rothaus' team identified the remnants of two building foundations were located along the south bank of the Elk River that probably could be associated with these early industrial sites. The first foundation consists of brick and mortar that surrounds a shallow cellar depression. The foundation measures roughly 5 by 7 meters and sits on a level terrace that appears to have been graded. No non-structural artifacts were observed. The second foundation is made of brick, several of which are stamped: "EVENS & HOWARD" "ST LOUIS". The foundation measures approximately 9 meters wide and is at least 10 meters long. The interior of the foundation consists of a brick floor, now covered with grass. Additional brick fragments were found along the river shoreline. Many are stamped "EVENS & HOWARD" "ST LOUIS". The Evens and Howard fire brick company began producing bricks in 1855 (Brick 1904). Several one inch thick iron rods protrude from a slightly elevated platform within the building's footprint. The rod ends are threaded and stout enough to anchor heavy machinery, larger than would be expected for farm use. A two inch black pipe also extends from the building floor. There is a high probability that additional mid to late nineteenth century industrial features and cultural deposits exist in the area. Most of the area overlooking Elk River appears to be z R. Rothaus, R.M., J. McFarlane, and J. Haug, Prehistoric and Euroamerican Archaeology of Elk River Township, Minnesota: Probability Modeling and Reconnaissance Survey, St. Cloud State University, 2005; R. Rothaus, J. Haug, and J. McFarlane, "`Prehistoric and Early Historic Heritage of Ells River, Minnesota: Current Knowledge and Probability Modeling." Minnesota Archaeologist 63 (2004) 97-117. 3 relatively undisturbed. Buried trash dumps, sawdust pits, privy holes and building foundations related to the milling era are likely to exist. Methodology and Research Questions Elk River First Sawmill (21SH00051). Clearing and excavation will seek to answer the following questions: 1. What are the locations, dimensions, extent and conditions of the building remnants and floors? 2. Can the remains be identified as the sawmill andlor planning mills identified in historical records and photos? 3. Can the remains be related to specific phases of these structures? 4. What is the best preservation strategy for these remains? Investigation of these remains will be conducted in this manner: 1. Area will be cleared of vegetation, including grass covering brick floor. The City of Elk River will be asked to treat the brick floor area with Roundup or an equivalent herbicide 20 and 5 days prior to this activity. 2. Surface artifacts will be plotted, collected and identified using standard techniques. 3. Architectural remains will be documented using standard techniques. 4. A minimum of two lm x lm excavation units will be established at the edges of the brick floor in a manner that will not damage the floor. 5. A minimum of one additional lm x lm excavation will be established in a nearby location yet to be chosen. Potential Aceramic Site (Houlton North Field). See Map 3. Surface examination of this site by Rothaus' team in 2004 noted an extensive scatter of lithic remains. One of these lithics is a biface tool, possibly an Archaic or Palaeo-Indian projectile point. The area has been heavily plowed and cultivated. Dating of this lithic scatter remains most tenuous, and only one surface examination of this site was conducted. The Houlton North Field lithic scatter is adjacent to the Elk River Oxcart Crossing Site (21SH0055) (see Map 4). While no ceramics were noted in the Houlton North Field, shovel tests in 21 SH0055 yielded indeterminate prehistoric ceramics. Examination of the Houlton North Field will be conducted to determine: 1. Are there intact soils related to the lithic scatter? 2. Are there ceramic components to this site? 3. Is this a separate site from 21 SH0055? Examination of this site will conducted by: 1. Surface examination and artifact collection. 2. Examination of soil probes made on a grid system established over the area of the lithic scatter to determine if there are any intact soils remaining. 3. Excavation of a lm x lm unit if intact soils are indicated by the soil probe investigation. 4 Riverbank Restoration Monitoring. The City of Elk River will be conducting a riverbank restoration project in close proximity to 21 SH0051. Rothaus' team will visit the site prior to this project, conduct a Phase I survey, and clearly delineate an avoidance area around the known architectural remains. Standard monitoring techniques will be applied during the actual riverbank restoration work. Public Excavation and Participation The public will be invited to participate in the excavation of 21 SH0051 using a technique developed in previous years in cooperation with Sherburne County Historical Society. Public excavations are tentatively planned for July 8-10 and July 15-17. To participate in the excavation, individuals will be required to sign up in advance for a minimum of one day of participation. The ideal scenario would be to have individuals sign up for a three day experience. This method will yield a minimum of 18 public volunteers who will benefit from an intensive experience. As some volunteers will not be able to stay all three days, we anticipate approximately 25-30 volunteers will participate. Each lm x lm excavation unit will be excavated by three volunteers. Three trained archaeologists will be on site to supervise each excavation unit, and a fourth supervising archaeologist will coordinate the activity. Public volunteers will be assigned simple excavation tasks, assist in screening soil, and assist in collecting and labeling artifacts. This will be a hands- on volunteer experience, and it is anticipated that volunteers will do the bulk of the actual excavation work. will need to be done by trained staff. 7 _ 1 8 _ 2f.1©4 . „~.. Obviously, any difficult or sensitive excavation At 2PM on June 9th and June 16th, public tours of the ongoing excavation will be conducted for interested individuals who were unable to participate in the hands-on volunteer activity. Based on attendance at the public archaeology day hosted by Rothaus at the site in 2004, we can anticipate an attendance of over 100 people for these tours. Products Final Report: A comprehensive final report including all necessary maps, photos and supporting materials will be presented in multiple copies, in color as necessary. Careful attention will be 5 paid to the contextualization of results into local and statewide archaeological and historical contexts. The report will contain a basic evaluation of the eligibility of the sites for listing on the National Historic Register. The final report will be presented to will be presented to the City of Elk River, the Sherburne County Historical Society, and the Minnesota Historical Society. This report will be prepared in accordance with the guidelines of the SHPO Manual for Archaeological Projects in Minnesota (June 2001) and will contain: 1. Executive Summary 2. Project Description 3. Research Design 4. Literature Search 5. Work Summary 6. Results 7. Recommendations 8. Maps 9. Revised Site Inventory Forms Digital Data: All textual material will be provided in digital as well as paper format. Digital photos, datasets, maps and GIS coverages will be presented to the City of Elk River, the Sherburne County Historical Society, and the Minnesota Historical Society. Presentations. A PowerPoint presentation summarizing the essential points will be presented upon request to the Elk River Historic Preservation Commission, City Council, and Sherburne County Historical Society. Continued Service and Partnership. St. Cloud State University considers community service and partnerships an important part of its role in the state of Minnesota. It is hoped that this project will serve as continuation and expansion of existing partnerships with the City of Elk River and Sherburne County. In simple terms, it also means that this the project will not result in merely a written report; we will still be here afterwards when questions and issues arise, and we will continue to serve as we are able. Proposed Timeline (2005) Jul 8-10 21 SH0051 Public Excavation Jul 11-14 Soil testin ,Excavation of Houlton North Field Jul 15-17 21SH0051 Public Excavation Se tember 12-25 Lab Anal sis of Finds Janu 15 Final Re ort Submitted 6 Professional Qualifications The project will be directed by Prof. Richard M. Rothaus of St. Cloud State University. Prof. Rothaus holds a PhD from Ohio State University and is a Registered Professional Archaeologist. Prof. Rothaus has worked extensively in Europe, Asia and North America, and he is one of the few individuals in Minnesota who meets the Secretary of the Interior's Professional Standards for both prehistoric and historic archaeology. A full resume can be found at the end of this document. Additional staff for the project will be selected as appropriate and necessary. McFarlane Consulting, LLC will assist St. Cloud State University with this Elk River project, as was done in 2004. All work will be performed by qualified individuals, and field testing will be conducted by personnel with excavation experience in Minnesota and supervised at all times. Assurances All work will be conducted in accordance with: The Secretary of the Interior's Standards and Guidelines for Archaeology and Historic Preservation, with special attention to the Standards for Identification, Evaluation, and Registration (Federal Register, 29 Sept. 1983). National Register Bulletins 16A and 16B, other applicable bulletins, and the Minnesota SHPO Supplemental Instructions for the Preparation of the national Register Form. ^ SHPO Manual for Archaeological Projects in Minnesota (June 2001). Budget Princi al Investi ator Sala $5600 Field Su ervisor Salar $3840 Field Assistant Salar (3 individuals, field and lab time $5760 E ui ment and Su lies $200 Milea a $700 Total Direct Costs $16,100 Facili and Administrative Costs $1932 TOTAL $18032 7 Maps ~1~"I it ~v'r,~e,r~pa~ita„ o~~r r~au ~~liao~-ice) i~ou+~x- sau~ t~e~a-1aos} ~~r ~ r,i~~r-I~r~;ri~issr-rsrs~ 2. hia~tSava7sdll(I~1-1$$~ 3, btii[s aa~d Frcr~kDtt Flamm Girl ~I$-i&S7} 4. I~+iifis ~d Soa F'knu r,~irr (1 ~$7-19'3) S. Mirk ~Jctiaattx(S$~19-r9!US) 6. ~ liivrr 1Nit 7vili ~15Mi~7~i SMr3} 7,1~e33ie dux htirJ {fi4t'9.14t~) ~ $. k1"~lliam FIQUI S~vem~lY (1 i1-19Q~} ~.1"f~nn~ Mi11~ trsas-rlis~, ra~o-~ } 10. Haxe~ta }~.thm Saswrraii ~tR68-r!i?3j ( t i.185~ Foxy ia_ rasa t `, 13, F~vrrr F~ry~ ~r $~i7-19b6} E 14. Fc~s[ ~r Tut«r Cahia (! IS.F.IkRi»zrhlocM+c(i1$44) 15. nit Gudf~cy 5u~ (r } 17. Ccw~icrS'rx~}-(r&75-}Sd'3) is. s~- ~(rss~-~ss~ 14,r~ Map 1: Historic Elk River 8 oa , ~.... Map 2: 21 SH0051 (First Sawmill) 9 Map 3: Houlton Field North (Potential Aceramic Site) 10 -+~u~tart Fi~1d hi~arth 11 Map 4: Elk River Oxcart Crossing Site (21SH0055) 720 4TH AVE SOUTH OFFICE OF SPONSORED PROGRAMS ST. CLOUD STATE UNIVERSITY ST. CLOUD, MN 56301-4498 PHONE 320-308-4932 FAX 320-308-5292 E-MAIL RROTHAUS@STCLOUDSTATE.EDU RICHARD M. ROTHAUS RESEARCH AND TEACHING INTERESTS Mediterranean history; Roman history; Greek history; Environmental and Landscape history; Ancient Maritime history; Palaeo-seismology. EDUCATION Ph.D. History, The Ohio State University. 1993 M.A. Classics, Vanderbilt University. 1989 B.A. English and Classics, The Florida State University. 1985 PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Interim Assistant Vice-President for Research and Faculty 2000-present Development. St. Cloud State University. Professor. Department of History. St. Cloud State University. 2003-present Associate Professor. Department of History. St. Cloud State 1999-2002 University. Registered Professional Archaeologist. 1998-present Director. Archaeological Computing Laboratory. St. Cloud 1996-present State University. Assistant Professor. Department of History. St. Cloud State 1995-1999 University. Visiting Assistant Professor. Department of History. Oklahoma 1993-1995 State University. PUBLICATIONS T. Tartaron, T.E. Gregory, D.S. Pullen, J.S. Noller, R. Rothaus, L. Diacopoulos, J. Rife, R. Schon, W. Caraher, D. Pettegrew, and D. Nakassis, "The Eastern Korinthia Archaeological Survey: Integrated Methods for a Dynamic Landscape." Hesperia. Accepted. R. Rothaus, "Argos", "Corcyra/Corfu", "Corinth/Corinthia", "Kenchreai", "Epidauros", "Sikyon". Encyclopedia of Early Christian Art and Archaeology. P. C. Finney, ed. New York: Garland Publishers, 12 forthcoming. R. Rothaus, J. Haug, and J. McFarlane, "`Prehistoric and Early Historic Heritage of Elk River, Minnesota: Current Knowledge and Probability Modeling." Minnesota Archaeologist 63 (2004) 97-117. R. Rothaus, E. Reinhardt and J. Noller, "Regional Considerations of Coastline Change, Tsunami Damage and Recovery along the Southern Coast of the Bay of Izmit (The Kocaeli (Turkey) Earthquake of 17 August 1999)." Natural Hazards 31 (2004) 233-252. R. Rothaus, T. Tartaron, E. Reinhardt and J. Noller, "A Geoarchaeological Approach for Detecting Prehistoric Aegean Harbors." Metron: Measuring the Aegean Bronze Age. Aegaeum 24 (2003). T. Tartaron, R. Rothaus, and D. Pullen, "Searching for Prehistoric Aegean Harbors with GIS, Geomorphology, and Archaeology." Athena Review 4 (2003) 27-36. R. Rothaus and D. Gold, "`The Grave Was Unmarked And Had Long Been Forgotten': The First Protestant Cemetery Of St. Cloud, Minnesota (21- SN-0136)." Minnesota Archaeologist 60 (2002) 23-50. R. Rothaus, "The Kenchreai Glass Opus Sectile Panels and the Culture of Late Antique Greece." Hyalos, Vitrum, Glass: History, Technology and Conservation of Glass and Vitreous Materials in the Hellenic World, ed. G. Kordas, 205-208. Athens: Glasnet, 2002. R. Rothaus, "Surface Survey and Landscape Archaeology at Mille Lacs Kathio." Minnesota Archaeologist 60 (2001) 45-54. R. Rothaus and A. DeMorett, "Site Detection, Land Cover Mapping, and Archaeological Modeling with Landsat TM Multispectral Imagery." Remote Sensing in Archaeology, ed. S. Campana and M. Forte, 149-180. Firenze: Edizioni All'Insegna Del Giglio, 2001. R. Rothaus, Corinth, The First City of Greece: An Urban History of Late Antique Cult and Religion. Leiden: E.J. Brill, 2000. R. Rothaus, Guide to Internet and Advance Media Resources for World History. 2°d Edition. Longmann, 1999. R. Rothaus, Review of P. Castren, Post-Herulian Athens. Klio 78 (1996) 35-6. R. Rothaus, Guide to Internet and Advance Media Resources for World History. HarperCollins, 1996. R. Rothaus, "Earthquakes and Temples in Late Antique Corinth." Earthquakes in the Archaeological Record: Palaeoseismological and Archaeological Aspects, 1991. British School at Athens, 1995. R. Rothaus, "Christianization and De-paganization: Conceptual Frontiers in Late Antiquity." Shifting Frontiers in Late Antiquity, ed. R.W. Mathisen and H.S. Sivan, 281-291. Aldershot: Variorum, 1996. S. Stiros, P. Pirazzoli, S. Papageorgiou, J. Laborel, R. Rothaus and M. Arnold, "On the Date of the Construction of Lechaion, Western Harbour of 13 Ancient Corinth, Greece." Georchaeology 11.3 (1996) 251-263. R. Rothaus, "Lechaion, Western Port of Corinth: A Brief Archaeology and History." Oxford Journal of Archaeology 14.3 (1995) 293-306. R. Rothaus, "Urban Space, Agricultural Space and Villas in Late Roman Corinth." Structures rurales et societes antiques. Actes du Colloque de Corfou (14-16 Mai 1992). Annales litteraires de l'Universite de Bestanon. Paris: Les Belles Lettres, 1993. R. Rothaus, "Omne Ignotum Pro Sacro: Gameboards and Religious Graffiti." Oxford Journal of Archaeology 11.3 (1992) 365-368. R. Rothaus, "The Single Burial of Polyneices." Classical Journal 85 (1990) 209-217. PROFESSIONAL PRESENTATIONS R. Rothaus. "Prehistoric and Early Historic Heritage of Elk River, Minnesota: Current Knowledge and Probability Modeling." Preserve Minnesota: 25th Annual Statewide Historic Preservation Conference. September, 2004. D. Pullen, T. Tartaron, J. Noller, and R. Rothaus. "Vayia - A Fortified Early Bronze Age Harbor Site." Archaeological Institute of America. January, 2004. R. Rothaus, J. Cummings and D. Mather. "Partnerships in Public Archaeology: Research, Education and Interpretation at Mille Lacs Kathio State Park." Midwest Archaeological Conference. October, 2002. R. Rothaus, E. Reinhardt and T. Tartaron. "A Geoarchaeological Approach for Detecting Prehistoric Aegean Harbors." Metron: Measuring the Aegean Bronze Age. Yale University, 2002. T. Tartaron, D. Pullen, R. Rothaus, D. Nakassis and A. Dill. "Patterns in the Later Prehistory of the Korinthia." Archaeological Institute of America. January, 2002. R. Rothaus, "Modeling the Prehistoric Landscape of the Ancient Corinthia." Anthropology Department. Yale University. November 2001. E. Reinhardt, K. Chomicki and R. Rothaus, "Foraminiferal Applications in Coastal Archaeology." Geological Society of America. November 2001. R. Rothaus, "The Kenchreai Glass Opus Sectile Panels and the Culture of Late Antique Greece." Hyalos-Glass-Vitrum Conference. Rhodes, Greece, 2001. N. Rauh, K. Slane, E. Lyding Will and R. Rothaus, "Amphora Production in Western Rough Cilicia." Archaeological Institute of America. January 2001. R. Rothaus, "Archaeological Surface Survey at Lake Ogeechie: Prehistoric and Historic Results." Midwest Archaeological Conference, 2000. R. Rothaus, "Anthropogenic and Geomorphic Harbor Sequences in the 14 Korinthia of Greece." American Association for the Advancement of Science Annual Meeting, February 2000. R. Rothaus, "Site Detection, Land Cover Mapping, and Archaeological Modeling with Landsat TM Multispectral Imagery." Remote Sensing in Archaeology Seminar. Certosa di Pontignano -Siena (Italy), 6-11 December 1999. R. Rothaus, J. Noller, L. Wells and E. Reinhardt. "On the Subsidence of Kenchreai." IGCP 367. Corinth, Greece. September, 1998. R. Rothaus, "GIS Applications for the Study of Cultural Landscapes." Perceptions of the Cultural Landscape. Corfu, Greece. September, 1998. R. Rothaus, "GIS and Database Applications in Minnesota Archaeology." Archaeological Institute of America. December, 1997. J. Noller, L. Wells, E. Reinhardt and R. Rothaus, "Subsidence of the harbor at Kenchreai, Saronic Gulf, Greece, during the earthquakes of AD 400 and AD 1928." EOS 1997. R. Rothaus, "The Eastern. Corinthia in the Early Byzantine Period." Greece and Cyprus in the Light of Recent Surveys.and Digs, Dumbarton Oaks Colloquium. April, 1997. R. Rothaus, "The Greek Harbors of the Corinthia: Geophysical and Archaeological Considerations." Archaeological Institute of America. December, 1996. R. Rothaus, "Mutilation of Sculpture in Late Antiquity: Images and Power." 22nd Annual Byzantine Studies Conference. October, 1996. R. Rothaus, "Kenchreai Excavations 1994-1996." Archaeological Institute of America. December 1995. R. Rothaus, "The Early Christian Basilica at Kenchreai." 21St Annual Byzantine Studies Conference. November, 1995. R. Rothaus, "Christianization in Corinth: Problems in Definition and Cult Practice." Association of Ancient Historians. Nashville, TN. May 1995. R. Rothaus, "Christianization and De-paganization: Conceptual Frontiers in Late Antiquity." Shifting Frontiers in Late Antiquity. Lawrence, KA. March 1995. R. Rothaus, "The so-called "Aphrodision" and "Isaeum" of Kenchreai, Greece." Archaeological Institute of America. December 1994. R. Rothaus, "Italians and the Epanastasis in Corinth." 7th Symposium of History and Art, Monemvasiotikos Homilos. Monemvasia, Greece, July 1994. ONGOING MAJOR RESEARCH PROJECTS Maritime Trade on the Southern Arabian Coast. Oman. 2003-present Archaeological, geomorphological and environmental investigation of the harbors and maritime trade routes that connected the ancient Mediterranean world to Arabia, India 15 and China, and facilitated cultural transmission. We are testing the hypothesis that in the past a different climate created advantageous coastal conditions that facilitated seaborne trade. With E. Reinhardt, McMaster University, and T. Vosmer, Omani Ministry of Heritage and Culture. Ancient Harbors and Coastline Change. Corinth, Greece. Archaeological and historical research with palaeo-seismic, geomorphological and micropalaeontological components. With E. Reinhardt, McMaster University and J. Noller, Oregon State University. Fieldwork is done and the focus now is on lab analysis and publications. Eastern Korinthia Archaeological Survey. Corinth, Greece. A multidisciplinary and multi-institutional regional study of one of the most continually inhabited spots on the planet. Primary responsibility for satellite remote sensing, aerial photography, GIS, data interpretation and landscape history. Large field seasons have ended and the project is focusing now on specific issues and preparing publications. Kathio Cultural Landscapes Project. Onamia, Minnesota. A co-operative partnership with the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources-Parks and Recreation, and the Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe to study and document human and landscape history. Annual co-operative fieldwork is conducted as part of an ongoing seminar at St. Cloud State University. The Ohio State University Excavations at Isthmia. Corinth, Greece. Assistant Director. On-going excavation and study of one of the four great Panhellenic sanctuaries from the ancient world. Responsibilities include research and organizational duties. Activity is largely on hiatus to accommodate other activities in Greece. (see above) COMPLETED MAJOR RESEARCH PROJECTS Purdue University Rough Cilicia Regional Survey Project. Gazipasha, Turkey. Served as the ceramic specialist for amulti-university expedition. Publication is in process. 1998-present 1998-present 1997-present 1994-present 1997-2001 Earthquake Damage and Landscape Change Evaluation. 2000 Gujarat, India. A multidisciplinary investigation following a catastrophic seismic event, with E. Reinhardt, McMaster University. 16 Earthquake Damage and Landscape Change Evaluation. 1999 Duz~e, Turkey. A multidisciplinary investigation following a catastrophic seismic event, in partnership with J. Noller, Vanderbilt University. Earthquake Damage and Landscape Change Evaluation. 1999 Gol~uk, Turkey. A multidisciplinary investigation following a catastrophic seismic event, in partnership with E. Reinhardt, McMaster University. St. Cloud State University Learning Resource Center Cemetery 1999 Excavation. St. Cloud, Minnesota. Excavation of amid-19`'' century Euro-american cemetery from the early settlement of St. Cloud. Human Environmental Landscape Project: Rio Platano Biosphere. Honduras. Use of Landsat TM imagery to detect residual patterns of agricultural lifeways in the rainforest. Remote Sensing component completed and published, but ground-truthing has been indefinitely delayed. Kenchreai Glass Opus Sectile Panels Conservation Project. Kenchreai, Greece. Directed re-evaluation of unique glass opus sectile panels excavated in the 1960's, under the auspices of the American School of Classical Studies and Greek Ministry of Culture and in cooperation with Indiana University, the Corning Museum of Glass, and the Smithsonian Institution. 1999-2000 1997 American School of Classical Studies at Athens. Athens, Greece. 1990-1992 Archival and field research on late antique religion as associate member and Gennadeion Fellow. GRANTS, CONTRACTS, AND AWARDS Mille Lacs Indian School Data Recovery Project. Minnesota 2005 Historical Society. $19, 500. Field Testing an Archaeological Predictive Model for Elk River, 2004 Minnesota. City of Elk River. $10, 000. An Archaeological Predictive Model for Elk River, Minnesota. 2003 City of Elk River. $13, 000. Cultural and Environmental Landscapes Lab: A Learning 2002 Community. Minnesota State Colleges and Universities Center for 17 Teaching Excellence. $5000. M. Julius, co-P.I. Cultural and Environmental Landscapes Lab: A Learning 2002 Community. St. Cloud State University Foundation. $3500. M. Julius, co-P.I. Prehistoric and Ancient Harbors in the Eastern Korinthia 2000 (Greece): A Geoarchaeological Approach for Determining Maritime Trade Patterns. Foundation for the Exploration and Research on Cultural Origins. $8000. T. Tartaron and E. Reinhardt, co-P.I. 's. Prehistoric and Ancient Harbors in the Eastern Korinthia 1999 (Greece): A Geoarchaeological Approach for Determining Maritime Trade Patterns. Foundation for the Exploration and Research on Cultural Origins. $2000. T. Tartaron and E. Reinhardt, co-P.I.'s. Human Environmental Landscape Project: Rio Platano 1998 Biosphere. St. Cloud State University Foundation. $4000. Remote Sensing in Archaeology Conference. 1997 St. Cloud State University Foundation. $1500. Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society. 1996 Study and Evaluation of Cultural Landscapes. 1996 European Union-U.S. Dept. of Education/FIPSE. A joint program with University of Paris IV, University of Besancon, Ionian University, The Ohio State University, Kenyon College and Florida State University. $160,000. Participant. T. Gregory, P.I. Conservation Analysis of the Kenchreai (Greece) Glass Opus 1994 Sectile Panels. Samuel H. Kress Foundation. $4000. Gennadeion Fellowship. 1990 The American School of Classical Studies at Athens. The Ohio State University Excavations at Isthmia. Corinth, 1989-1994 Greece. Served as senior staff member and supervised excavation and artifact study. TEACHING EXPERIENCE Courses Taught Ancient Civilizations (lower division). 18 Ancient Religion (upper division). Ancient Corinth (upper division/graduate). Computer Applications in History and Archaeology (lower-upper division/graduate). Greek History (upper division). Historical and Critical Writing (upper division/graduate). Medieval History (upper division/graduate). Middle Eastern History (upper division/graduate). Minnesota Settlement Patterns (upper division/graduate/honors). Roman History (upper division). Western Civilization, Parts I and II (lower division). PROFESSIONAL SERVICE Academic Affairs Council 2000-present Committee for the Retention and Recruitment of Minority 2003-present Students Institutional Review Board for the Protection of Human Subjects 2000-present Applied Research Committee 2000-present Council for Minnesota Archaeology 1999-present Board of Directors, Spatial Analysis Research Center. St. Cloud 1996-present State University. Provost Search Committee 2002 Strategic Planning Key Performance Indicators Committee 2001 History Department Graduate Advisor 1998-2000 History Department Graduate Committee 1998-2000 History Department Undergraduate Advisor 1996-1998 Faculty Search Committees (three) 1998-2000 M.A. THESES SUPERVISED The St. Cloud State Library Pioneer Cemetery. Jaime Yap. 2004 Life in the Mille Lacs Area during the Depression. Dennis 2002 Green. Constantine and the Christian Revolution. Michael Coenen. 2002 A Cultural Landscape Reconstruction of Mille Lacs, Kathio. 2002 Amber DeMorett. 19 Radar Remote Sensing in Archaeological Research: A Case 2001 Study in Mesopotamia. Carrie Hritz. Homesteads and Land Evolution at Mille Lacs Kathio. Sara 1999 Markou Hansen. LANGUAGES English, Greek (modern), Greek (ancient), Latin, French (reading), German (reading). PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS American Association for the Advancement of Science Archaeological Institute of America Association for Environmental Archaeology Association of Ancient Historians Council for Minnesota Archaeology Council for Undergraduate Research National Council of University Research Administrators Past Global Changes Project Register of Professional Archaeologists Society of Research Administrators REFERENCES Prof. Timothy E. Gregory. Department of History. The Ohio State University. Columbus, OH 43210. (614) 292-1941. gregory.4@osu.edu Prof. Thomas Tartaron. Department of Anthropology. Yale University. New Haven, CT 06520. {203) 432-3676. thomas.tartaron@yale.edu. Prof. Eduard G. Reinhardt. School of Geography and Geology. McMaster University. West Hamilton, ON, Canada L8S 4M1. (905) 525-9140. ereinhar@mcmaster. ca. Prof. Don Hofsommer. Department of History. St. Cloud State University. St. Cloud, MN 56301. (320) 308-4906. Provost Michael Spitzer. St. Cloud State University. St. Cloud, MN 56301. (320) 308-3143. mspitzer@stcloudstate.edu 20 Rohlf, Steve From: Dale Homuth [dale.homuth@dnr.state.mn.us] Sent: Monday, April 25, 2005 3:30 PM To: Rebecca Haug; srohlf@ci.elk-river.mn.us Cc: Roger Stradal Subject: River Park -Trott Brook Steve and Rebecca; I talked to Terry Jeffery of Schnell & Madsen about their wetland restoration project for the River Park development. I told him I really liked the wetland restoration, but that because they were proposing earthmoving within the designed floodway area it will be necessary to run the Corps of Engineers HEC2 model for Trott Brook to determine whether the project will impact flood levels in any way. I also noted that if flood levels were impacted, they would have to go through a Map Revision process with FEMA to amend the Elk River Flood Plain Maps. Terry had sent some alleged floodplain data to Roger on April 21st, but he only used a model (HydroCad) to estimate the 100 year level of the proposed ponds. This is not adequate to determine whether the project will impact flood elevations as determined by the FEMA flood study. I pointed him in the direction he needs to go and he will explain to his client the additional analysis needed. It was obvious to me that his office has no experience with this type of matter. They know how to restore wetlands, not analyze floodway impacts. Let me know if you have questions or concerns. -Dale Jale Homuth Regional Hydrologist Central Region Waters 1200 Warner Road St. Paul, MN 55106 phone: 651-772-7922 fax: 651-772-7977 email: dale.homuth@dnr.state.mn.us 1 -~ ~~ City of Elk River Certified Local Government ,,,~, 2004 Annual Report ••-__~ ver 2004 Projects Ongoing Review of Development Proposals The City of Elk River Heritage Preservation Commission (HPC) continued its review of development proposal in 2004 using the recent archaeological modeling completed for the city. The HPC considers the potential of proposed developments to negatively affect sites that are likely to yield information important to prehistory or history. If such a site is indicated, the HPC recommends to the Elk River City Council that a Phase I Archaeological Survey is done (for the known sites) or that any item or condition found indicating the potential presence of such a site be reported to the city immediately. Further, the city reserves the right to stop the work authorized in its approval until the site is appropriately investigated and work is authorized to continue by the city. Archaeological Work To follow up on the city's 2003 archeological modeling and historic literature search, the city applied for and received a $10,000 grant through the State Historic Preservation Office to test this model. The grant was matched by city funds and in-kind services. Some very interesting sites were discovered including a potential Paleo site and apparent sites from the city's early logging industry. To involve the public, the city in conjunction with the Sherburne County Historical Society hosted an "Archaeology Day" in May of 2004 and an "Archaeology Tour" in July of some of the sites discovered during the testing of the model. Approximately 30 people participated in the former event, while well over 100 attended the latter. A separate tour of the sites discovered was conducted for elected officials. The archaeological work done in Elk River was featured at the 25~' Annual Statewide Preservation Conference and in Minnesota Archaeology. Lastly, a video produced by the city on this work is being periodically aired on the local government access channel. 2005 Proposed Projects Archaeological Work The city has applied fora $14,800 grant in 2005 to excavate a Paleo site and one of the logging industry sites discovered during archaeological work conducted in 2004. The plan is to allow the public to participate in excavating the logging site, if the grant is awarded. Oral Interviews Several oral interviews of prominent people in the city were conducted in 2004 in an effort to preen their knowledge of local history. The Elk River HPC will truly begin this task in earnest in 2005. Annual HPC/CLG Report Assurances ELK RNER HPC 2004 Fiscal Year 1. I hereby certify that the ELK RIVER Heritage Preservation Commission has adhered to the public participation provisions as stipulated under Section D of the "Procedures For Applying For and Maintaining Certified Local Government Status" issued by the Minnesota State Historic Preservation Office. 2. I hereby certify that the ELK RIVER Heritage Preservation Commission has adhered to the "Procedures for the Proper Disposal of Government Records" pursuant to Minnesota Statutes 138.17 (see Appendix C of "Procedures For Applying For and Maintaining Certified Local Government Status"). Local Government Official (This form may be used to certify compliance with requirement I.E.f. of the Annual Report required for all CLG's.) Printer version: Editorial: History matters/Stop cutting Historical Society startribune.com L2 date: April 13, 2005 at 6:59 AM Editorial: History matters/Stop cutting Historical Society Published April 13, 2005 Page 1 of 1 Close window For a look, taste, smell and feel of Minnesota farm life in the 1860s, no place surpasses the Oliver H. Kelley Farm near Elk River. Its oxen-powered plow, heirloom vegetable garden, wood-burning cookstove and farm chore demonstrations give visitors memorable immersion in agricultural history. School tours bring upwards of 15,000 students a year to the farm where the National Grange movement started. Among those kids have been the three Rohlf children of Elk River. All three became serious history buffs as a result. So when a state financial crisis in 2003 landed Kelley Farm on the Minnesota Historical Society's list of sites to be closed, Elk River city employee Stephen Rohlf swung into action. He helped organize the 130-member Friends of the Kelley Farm and set out to raise the $140,000 per year needed to keep the farm open to the public -- albeit with reduced hours and staff, and higher admission prices. The goal was met for 2004 and 2005, thanks to two large one-time gifts, a Save the Farm event, and a lot of work. But Rohlf says the fundraising for 2006 isn't going as well. "It's a struggle to get the repeat donor," he said. "They think that if this is for the good of the public, the public should pay." That proposition -- that Minnesota's historical treasures belong to the public, should be available for the public and are the fir°~cial responsibility of the public -- is being tested this year at the Legislature. Gov. Tim Pawlenty's proposed 2006-07 b~ ~t takes a 2.5 percent bite out of the Historical Society's state appropriation. That's not just a nick. It's added insult to the injury the Historical Society sustained in 2002 and 2003 -- an 18 percent cut in state funding and the layoff of 25 percent of its full-time staff. Perhaps the governor's proposal was built on the belief that private fundraising is dependable enough to keep Kelley Farm and five other threatened sites open indefinitely. If it was, legislators need to hear Rohlf s testimony: "People are willing to step up in the short term. But expecting them to sustain that [level of giving] isn't reasonable." All year long, many of the Historical Society's 18,000 dues-paying members have been wearing rectangular lapel buttons reading, "History Matters." It does indeed, to the education of this state's citizens, its tourism economy, its cultural diversity, and its sense of identity and pride. This year, the Legislature needs to make funding decisions commensurate with history's value to this state. That means -- at a minimum -- no more cuts. © Copyright 2005 Star Tribune. All rights reserved. http://www.startribune.com/dynamic/story.php?template=print_a&story=5344625 4/14/2005 SHERBURNE COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY 13122 First Street, Becker, M1V 55308 763-261-4433 • Fax 763-261-4437 CITY OF ELK RIVER HERITAGE PRESERVATION STEVE ROHLF HPC MEMBER 13065 ORONO PARKWAY NW ELK RIVER MN 55330 Receipt Payment Received on: 04/28/2005 Membership Dues $500.00 The Sherburne County Historical Society wishes to thank you for your support. Your donation supports the ongoing operation of the Society in areas such as exhibits, research, collection of artifacts and education. Without your support we would find it hard to bring the gift of history to Sherburne County communities. Thank you, ~~ ~~~~ ~~~~ 7~ ~- Kurt K. Kra ess Executive Director The gift detailed above is for the financial support of the Sherburne County Historical Society and no goods or services were exchanged. 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